Compare Prices : Fujifilm S5600 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: If this superb Fuji camera, sporting a 10x optical zoom complemented by anti-shake technology, was a fraction cheaper, it would have dropped into the budget price category. That might give the impression that the FinePix S5600 is a limited camera â€" ...

Verdict: The FinePix S5600 Zoom is one of those cameras that gets better and better with use. It really grew on us as we explored the multitude of shooting options, and it helped immensely that it feels right in the hand. And that price is incredible.

Review summary: The S5600 sports a number of significant improvements and refinements

Pros: Good budget option

Cons: Nothing excellent other than the price

Verdict: Look down on the top-plate and the refreshingly uncluttered array of controls is kept to a minimum; the shutter release is set into the power switch, which also sets the camera to Photography or Playback mode. A large mode dial is positioned just ...

Review summary: Announced on the 28th of July 05, the Fujifilm FinePix S5600 / S5200 is a new 5 megapixel digital camera with a 10x optical zoom lens - an update to the popular 4 megapixel Fujifilm S5500 / S5100, and 3 megapixel Fujifilm S5000. The cameras 10x ...

Pros: Good image quality Very quick performance on high-speed mode Black rubbery SLR-style body Good movie mode Full printed manual High ISO range ISO64 - ISO1600 Takes AA batteries - good battery life Very easy to use Good size electronic viewfinder (EVF) ...

Cons: Lacks image stabilisation (counter-acts this with high ISOs) Small memory card Purple fringing is higher than average ISO options limited in most modes, i.e. Program / Manual / Aperture / Shutter mode won't allow you to set ISO to AUTO. AUTO / ...

Verdict: Front - Camera on, pop-up flash, microphone, rubber lens grip

Review summary: Being lightweight and capable of taking quality images, the shooter is ideal for amateurs and photography enthusiasts who want to strike a balance between looking semi-professional and having the optical power.

Pros: Flexible and user-customizable ISO settings ; anti-blur mode ; 11 shooting modes ; lightweight ; uses AA batteries ; 10x zoom

Cons: Finger gets in the way when using the EVF during zooming ; no battery indication until power is almost used up

Pros: Design and handling is good overall, the lens offers plenty of zooming scope and while small the 5600's LCD screen is bright and pin-sharp

Cons: The EVF, it's grainy, gloomy, and hard to use as a result

Verdict: The Fuji FinePix S5600 Zoom provides bags of manual control and neat technology combined with compact size and good image quality, making it a five-megapixel contender for your cash