Fujifilm FinePix S20 Pro

Review Date: 29th June 2004

Conclusion

(out of 5 stars)

Just like the Fuji FinePix F700 Zoom, which also uses Fuji's new 4th Generation SuperCCD SR sensor, the Fujfilm FinePix S20 Pro has a number of innovations that potentially make it stand out from the crowd and which justify the much higher than average price tag for a 3 megapixel camera. Unfortunately none of those innovations are fully realized, such as the new CCD that promises increased dynamic range and the 6 megapixel file quality setting. There are some other features which partly make up for this - the PC sync socket, Firewire connection and the excellent bundled Hyper Utility HS-V2 software are all plus points that aren't found on many more expensive cameras. But ultimately what we are left with is a well-designed, professional-level camera that effectively only has 3 megapixels and which most professionals will probably ignore in favour of a true DSLR. If you buy this camera because you want 6 megapixel images to make large prints or you want images that have noticeably greater shadow and highlight details than other digicams, I think you will be disappointed. On the other hand, if you buy it because you want an easy to use, well-built digital camera that will create good quality prints up to A4 in size, whilst offering full control over the photographic process, then you will be more than pleased.

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