Fuji Finepix S5500 Review

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Fuji Finepix S5500
4.7 stars
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platypus's Review of Fuji Finepix S5500

24th Aug 2005

Overall Rating

4 stars
  • Value for money
    4.5 stars
  • Image Quality
    3.5 stars
  • Features
    4 stars
  • Time Digital Camera Owned
    6 - 12 Months
  • Battery Life
    3.5 stars
  • Ease of Use
    4 stars
Good Points

Fantastic shots in the right conditions.
Light weight
Excellent build quality
Value for money
Powerful flash


Bad Points

Awkward size (almost SLR-sized without being an SLR)
Allergic to night/low light conditions, unless you use the flash or a tripod
Poor reaction to harsh light


General Comments

Although far from a professional photographer, I managed to work out the advanced features in a short while, and this camera rather flatters my lack of skill when it feels like it.
However in low light conditions it usually does the opposite, unfortunately, given I use it in many low-light locations such as abandoned buildings. With a tripod, and the camera's powerful flash though, it's fine.
Clumsiness means I've dropped this camera countless times, but it keeps on working and shows just one or two scratches for its relentless punishment, thanks to its polycarbonate shell!
The 10X zoom is fabulous, again as long as the camera is kept steady with a tripod or a steady hand, you can take incredible shots of objects from a distance.

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