6.1 Effective Megapixel from 6.3 total
Lens focal length 8.0 - 24.0mm (36-108mm on a 35mm camera) for 3x optical-zoom / 6x Digital
Still image - JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2) / Movie - AVI (Motion JPEG)
Auto Focus (Single, Continuous)
Exposure Modes - Automatic - Programmed AE (AUTO/SP), Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE
This review is from: Fujifilm FinePix F20 - Digital camera - compact - 6.3 Mpix - optical zoom: 3 x - supported memory: xD, xD Type H, xD Type MPROSExcellent high ISO images, nice LCD, variety of user adjustments, solid bodyCONSOccasional purple fringing, uses less popular xD memory COMMENTSAfter much research, I purchased a Fuji F20 in order to shoot in low light conditions without flash. The F20 (and its virtually identical sibling the F30) includes Fuji's 6th generation SuperCCD sensor that promises high sensitivity in low light conditions without the usual image noise associated with conventional digital camera sensors. The F20's ISO range of 100-2000 turns out to be quite useable throughout the range. I've taken hundreds of pictures in low light at ISO 800, 1600, and 2000 and the images are simply unmatched for their clarity, color fidelity, and lack of noise. There is no other point-and-shoot camera that can hold a candle to the Fuji sensor's low light capabilities. The noise "grain" at high ISOs has none of the multicolored pixels that dominate the high ISO images from competitive cameras. In addition, the Fuji comes wrapped in a nice, solid body with good ergonomics and features for its small size.Prior to purchasing the F20, I've been using a Canon A610 (an excellent camera all around) and have been spoiled by the fine Canon image quality under normal lighting conditions (using ISO 50-200). It's hard to beat the Canon in daylight using its low ISO settings. When pushing the Canon to its ISO 400 limit, the images are very good but the multi-colored pixel noise is obvious if not distracting. The Fuji F20, on the other hand, produces images at ISO 800 that are easily comparable to the Canon's ISO 400 and, in many cases, even its ISO 200 setting. The Fuji can snap photos under low, natural lighting that the Canon can't even attempt without using its flash. At normal print sizes, I find the F20's ISO 1600 images completely printable and useable. Several professional reviews have compared the Fuji F20/F30 image quality at ISO 800/1600 against digital SLR output at similar ISOs and found the Fuji output to hold its own remarkably well. Now that I've used the F20 in a variety of shooting conditions I can say that its low light output indeed sets a new industry benchmark. The Fuji F20/F30 has opened up a whole new range of shooting modes that have simply not been possible without investing in high-end SLR equipment.For those who've been wondering whether to go for the F30 or save some dough with the F20, here's my take. First, the F20 and F30 share the exact same 6MP sensor, processor, and lens. There will be no difference in image quality between the two cameras. What the F30 offers is aperture or shutter priority modes, a higher resolution LCD monitor, ISO 3200 instead of 2000, and a longer battery runtime. However, the F30's pseudo-manual mode may only be marginally satisfying to those craving full manual control since, like most point-and-shoot digitals, the f-stops are limited by the zoom setting you've chosen. I have seldom relied on using aperture or shutter priority modes in my point and shoot cameras since the program modes are excellent for most of my shots. As for the LCD, I have compared the F20 and F30 side-by-side and there's little to differentiate them especially since the F20 includes a 153,000 pixel LCD that is already at a higher resolution than most other 2.5-inch screens on competitive cameras. The LCD alone should not be the deciding factor. Battery life is very good on the F20 and typical of most consumer cameras at about 250+ shots per charge; however, the F30 nearly doubles the capacity per a single charge and this can be significant for many users who don't wish to have a spare battery on hand. Personally, I like to have a spare battery handy since I may not always have a full charge on the in-camera battery when I go shooting. That's just my preference to safeguard against being totally stuck. Finally, the F30 has an ISO 3200 at its top end compared to the F20's ISO 2000. But nearly everyone is of the opinion that the F30's ISO 3200 is much less useable than the F20's ISO 2000 (and this may explain why Fuji reduced the F20 setting to something more realistic). All the other controls such as ISO selection, focus modes, scene modes, LCD refresh rates, and low-light ("anti-blur" as Fuji likes to call it) are the same between the F20 and F30. To summarize: The F20 and F30 are identical cameras in terms of image quality. The F30 comes at a competitive price with some nice additions (though not quite deal-breaking if image...
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