Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rich Trenholm

Reviewed on: 28 July 2008

Tags: Fujifilm, Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd, optical zoom, burst mode, stabilisation

We like:

Decent noise control; small size

We don't like:

Uninspiring lens; hamfisted zoom; fussy controls

You might also need:

AA batteries

CNET UK judgement:

The disappointing Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd is small but not pocketable, complicated but not compelling. Decent noise control is the highlight, but there's nothing else to write home about with a camera that wants to be the best of both worlds, and ends up simply wanting

Full review:

Superzooms bridge the gap between the control and flexibility of dSLRs and the size and simplicity of a compact camera. But as enormous great 18x and 20x zoom lenses become more common, we're also seeing smaller superzooms, such as the 10-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd. It packs a 12x optical zoom lens and costs around £170. Continue Reading...