Fujifilm Finepix A100 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
resolution (Megapixel)	10
Optical Zoom Ratio	3
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen Size in Inches	2.7
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital Zoom Ratio	5.7
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Face Recognition	Yes
A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
Image Stabilisation	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Colour	Multi
The main colour of the product.
Memory Card Slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
Media Format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media Format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video Recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	No
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes
Having a timer function is essential if you want to get into the shot yourself. Make sure your camera has this feature if you plan to go on holiday and capture photos of you and your friends or family having fun together.
Under Water	No
An under water feature means your camera is safe to dive with, usually between 3 and 5 metres. Most dSLR cameras will require expensive separate housing so consider investing in a waterproof digital compact first.
Weight (g)	124
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Shortest Shutter Speed	1/2000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest Shutter Speed	8"
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Dimensions (mm)	60.5x91.5x21.7
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Resolution (Pixels)	3648x2736
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f3.1-5.6
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-Built Memory (MB)	20
USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Release Date	19 Feb 2009
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

Also known as: Finepix A100

The Fujifilm A100 is the perfect point-and-shoot compact camera, giving high quality images at an affordable price.

Offering ease-of-use and simplicity, the A100 boasts a 10 Megapixel sensor, quality 3x zoom lens, Picture Stabilisation to reduce image blur, and a clear 2.7” LCD screen to compose & view images. It also features a choice of 14 scene modes and Face Detection technology.

If you want great images at the touch of a button, then the A100 is the camera for you.

Capture your precious moments in High Resolution

Delivering an impressive 10 megapixel resolution, you will be amazed at the clarity of the images you take: clear, sharp and packed full of colour.

Easy-to-use

The A100 has been designed to make it simple to take a good photo. Perfect as a first time digital camera, the easy to use controls & intuitive graphical user interface make it a joy use.

2.7-inch LCD Screen

Composing and previewing your photos has never been so easy, the A100 features a large, bright 2.7" LCD screen.

There’s also a handy Micro Thumbnail View, which displays up to 100 small images on the back of the screen allowing you to quickly find your favourite shots.

Stylish Technology at your Fingertips

Affordable, yet still very compact & stylish, the A100’s body is a mere 21.7mm slim – compact enough to slip in to your pocket or bag, all ready for a day out with the family.

The smooth and elegant body features a soft curved front, which not only looks smart, but is comfortable to hold, too.

The A100 is available in silver or black.

3x Optical Zoom

With high-quality Fujinon optics your photos will be incredibly clear and crisp.

With an optical zoom of 3x (equivalent to 35.5-106.5 on a 35mm camera) and a digital zoom of 5.7x, the A100 offers an impressive total zoom range of 17.1×.

Memory

The A100 is compatible with SD™/SDHC™ memory cards and for further capacity, there’s also an impressive 20MB of internal memory so you don’t have to worry about filling up your memory card.

Perfect Portraits

Fujifilm’s software based Face Detection technology can instantly recognise up to six faces in the frame and optimises focus and exposure to reveal flawless people pictures.

Ban Red-Eye for good!

Featuring automatic elimination of red-eye during picture taking, you should never need to worry about ruined photos again.

Great Pictures made Easy

With 14 special scene modes, the A100 is ready to shoot everything and anything, from ‘Sunset’ and ‘Flower’ to ‘Baby’ and ‘Sport’.

Simply select a suitable scene position and the camera automatically selects the appropriate shutter speed, exposure and white balance to ensure that you get great images with the least amount of effort.

No More Hazy Days

The A100 is kitted out with Picture Stabilisation, which minimises image blur that can so often ruin photos. Fujifilm’s stabilisation system works automatically & ensures that image blurring and camera shake are kept to an absolute minimum.

Take good low-light shots

Photos taken in low light are the ones that are most likely to produce disappointing results. Limited flash range and direct light can mean the foreground is harshly lit and the background lost all together. If the flash isn’t used at all, the image can suffer from digital interference called ‘noise’ as the sensor struggles to pick up all of the detail in the scene.

Fujifilm has put 70 years of experience in imaging into fine-tuning the light sensitivity and flash systems of its cameras and you perhaps wouldn’t normally expect a camera placed at such an affordable price point, to house such technology – but we can assure you – it does.

Make your own Movie

Sometimes images just aren’t enough to capture that special moment. Relive your baby’s first steps or special celebrations with the A100’s Movie mode with sound, at 30 frames per second.

• More info at Fujifilm's website
• User manual