FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Review

Hot off the press today is Steve's Digicams review of the FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR.

Steve tells us-

"Bottom Line - We were not real impressed with the Finepix Z800EXR. While the specifications looked very promising, there were just too many negative aspects of this camera, which makes it hard for use to recommend it. These included below average image and video quality when compared to other cameras of this price, poor battery life, above average noise at all ISO settings, a weak flash, etc. While the Z800EXR sports an affordable price tag of just $229 US, we feel you should take a look at various other sub $250 cameras before making your final purchase. Many of the offerings from Canon, Sony, Panasonic, and even Casio out perform the Z800EXR in many areas."

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FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR key features:

• 12-megapixel EXR Super CCD sensor for large prints
• Fujinon 5x optical zoom lens with 36-180mm equivalent focal range
• Super Intelligent flash
• Hybrid High Speed AF uses both Phase Detection and Contrast AF methods for superior AF in bright or dark conditions
• Intelligent IS uses sensor-shift and high ISO to capture blur-free photos
• 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD with 460k pixels
• Intuitive touchscreen user interface with Dual Direction GUI and Dual Image Display options
• Touch Shot mode
• Motion Panorama mode sweeps up to 360°
• 720p HD video capture
• Face recognition for up to 8 faces in the frame
• Pet detection technology for capturing pics of your four-legged friends (detects cats and dogs only)
• EXR Auto exposure mode
• Easy Web Upload mode for sharing photos and videos with your FaceBook and YouTube friends
• HDMI output
• SD/SDHC card slot
• Powered by a Li-ion battery pack