At A Glance

A little pricey, but a sharp, bright LCD and very high ISO setting (3200) are pluses. Offers some manual controls.

Manufacturer’s Description

Fujifilm's new Picture Stabilization mode eliminates blur due to subject movement and camera shake, even in low light backgrounds. Simply select the Picture Stabilization icon on the dial on top of the FinePix F30, and you're ready to shoot. Picture Stabilization automates professional photographic techniques to deliver clear images with true color and fine detail.The FinePix F30 utilizes Fujifilm's new 6th generation Super CCD-HR to capture more light with less electronic noise. Combined with the RP Processor II and an aspherical Fujinon lens system, which are used widely in professional broadcast TV cameras, the FinePix F30 can reach ground-breaking levels of sensitivity, up to ISO 3200 with very low noise, which can cause grainy pictures. Fujifilm's new i-Flash system ensures your image is always properly exposed with just the right amount of light. The results are more natural looking subjects and backgrounds that are bright and full of crisp detail, so you capture the picture just the way you see it.The FinePix F30 makes it easy to frame your shot and share your memories with a high resolution LCD. The 2.5" LCD has 230,000 pixel resolution and a fast refresh rate giving you smooth, clear viewing in high resolution color. The FinePix F30 is the camera you'll grow with. A super compact designed, all metal body is the newly designed L-line chassis, which offers structural durability that fits easily in your pocket. And whether you chose full auto mode, enhanced shutter and aperture priority manual modes or one of 15 pre-programmed scene modes, the F30 fits any ability level, and grows with your skills as a digital photographer. This multi-functional digital camera even records movies at an astounding 30 frames.

The Specs

Display
Display size 2.5 inches
Viewfinder Electronic
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces No
Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions
Width 3.6 inches
Depth 2.2 inches
Height 1.1 inches
Weight 0.34375 pounds
Lens Features
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 36.0 mm
Lens mount Interchangeable
Focus features Yes
Storage Media
Micro SD xD-Picture
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Very Good
Color Good
Sharpness Good
Distortion Superior
Performance
Image Quality, Exposure 61.4
Battery Life (minutes) 273.5
Number of Shots 500
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash 52.5
Image Quality, Sharpness 44.1
Battery Life Score Superior
Image Quality, Color 63
Image Quality, Overall 58.2
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal 65.1
Number of Batteries 1
Image Quality, Distortion 65.2
Image Quality Score Very Good