The FinePix S200EXR is a solid digicam with a wide focal range that delivers good images in the proper light.
Introduction
We’re big DSLR boosters because of their fast response and enhanced picture quality. Yet we’re the first to admit that carrying around a hefty DSLR all day with several lenses is a pain. That’s why compact point-and-shoots remain so popular (lower prices certainly help as well). The new FinePix S200EXR tries to carve a path in between the two types of cameras. It offers rapid, aim-and-forget shooting, and its built-in 14.3x manual zoom has a focal range of 30.5-436mm – something that would cost a small fortune if you bought comparable interchangeable DSLR lenses. The 12-megapixel digicam also has loads of tweaks to satisfy shutterbugs at all levels. The camera will set you back around $535, a tidy sum when you have many quality mega-zooms and high-quality point-and-shoots available for less, let alone entry-level DSLRs. Value, as always, is in the eye of the reviewer, so let’s put the S200EXR through its paces.
by Souvik Paul on November 22, 2009:
“Excellent cam, it is an entry level DSLR killer. Superb manual zoom lens, nice and deep grip with good midlow light performance but slightly expensive.” More...