Monday, July 27, 2009

New Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR - 14.3x Zoom And Super CCD EXR Sensor

New Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR - 14.3x Zoom And Super CCD EXR Sensor

Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR Digital Camera - 14.3x Zoom Lens And Super CCD EXR Sensor'
The new Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR digital camera brings Fujifilm’s Super CCD EXR sensor to the superzoom ‘bridge’ camera category. Based on last year’s popular FinePix S100FS digital camera, the 12-megapixel S200EXR has the same 14.3x optical zoom lens and the look and feel of a digital SLR.



With a full-size camera body and manual zoom ring, the S200EXR will feel and behave a lot like a digital SLR. Fujifilm claims their 12-megapixel Super CCD EXR sensor will also deliver digital SLR image quality. That seems a stretch since the sensor is still tiny compared to those used in digital SLRs. But reports on the Super CCD EXR sensor are pretty positive and S200EXR camera owners can reasonably expect image quality better than most compact digital cameras. For more on the Super CCD EXR sensor, read our Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR and FinePix F200EXR articles.


Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR Digital Camera


Besides the 14.3x Fujinon zoom lens and 12.3-megapixel Super CCD EXR sensor, the new Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR features:



  • EXR Auto shooting mode

  • 2.7-inch 230k-pixel LCD display

  • Dual Image Stabilization

  • Manual exposure control

  • EXR sensor modes: High Resolution (HR), Wide Dynamic Range (DR), High Sensitivity and Low Noise (SN)

  • RAW+JPEG shooting (EXR/JPEG)

  • Pro Focus Mode and Pro Lowlight Mode

  • Film Simulation modes, including Velvia/Vivid, PROVIA/Standard, and Black and White

  • Electronic viewfinder (EVF)

  • Significantly improved battery life


The Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR will be available in August for a suggested retail price of $599.95.



(Via Photography Review Blog.)