Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rod Lawton

Reviewed on: 16 September 2009

Tags: Fujifilm, Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR, chromatic aberration, picture quality, dynamic range

We like:

Good size, build and handling; 'pro low light' mode enables excellent shots in dim lighting; useful 10x, 27-270mm zoom

We don't like:

Bad colour-fringing problem; the EXR sensor often imposes a resolution penalty

Also known as:

Fujifilm FinePix F72EXR (exclusive to Jessops)

CNET UK judgement:

Even if you were just getting a 10x wideangle superzoom, the compact Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR would be good, but, with its EXR sensor technology, it potentially has the upper hand over many of its rivals. Its fatal flaw, though, is its susceptibility to colour fringing, which seriously undermines all its other good work

Full review:

We raved over Fujifilm's FinePix F200EXR back in March. It was the first camera to feature the company's innovative EXR sensor, offering high dynamic range and excellent high-ISO performance. Now the company's made the 10-megapixel FinePix F70EXR, a 10x superzoom compact with the same technology, and it can be yours for around £220. Continue Reading...