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Fujifilm FinePix S5100 / FinePix S5500

4.0 megapixels

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  • User Score (498)
    8.9 8.9 from 498 reviewers
  • Expert Score (10)
    7.3 7.3 from 10 reviewers
  • Value for money (33)
    6.6 6.6 from 33 reviewers
  • Features (27)
    5.8 5.8 from 27 reviewers
  • Ease of use (71)
    6.0 6.0 from 71 reviewers
  • Performance (82)
    6.2 6.2 from 82 reviewers
  • Picture quality (138)
    6.4 6.4 from 138 reviewers
  • Durability (40)
    6.1 6.1 from 40 reviewers
  • Reliability (4)
    6.4 6.4 from 4 reviewers
  • Overall quality (12)
    6.5 6.5 from 12 reviewers
  • Playability (32)
    5.6 5.6 from 32 reviewers
  • Battery performance (35)
    5.4 5.4 from 35 reviewers
  • Display (90)
    5.6 5.6 from 90 reviewers
  • Video quality (16)
    6.1 6.1 from 16 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (82)
    6.6 6.6 from 82 reviewers
  • Equipment (3)
    6.7 6.7 from 3 reviewers
  • Portability (8)
    5.9 5.9 from 8 reviewers
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. DP Review

    DP Review
    17 April 2006

    Fujifilm FinePix S5500/S5100 Fujifilm FinePix S5000 Sensor 1/2.7 inch square pixel CCD 1/2.7" SuperCCD HR Effective Pixels 4.0 million 3.1 million Maximum file size 2272 x 1704 2816 x 2120 (interpolated) Viewfinder 0.33 inches, 115,000 pixels 0.33 inches, 110,000 pixel LCD Viewfinder/screen frame coverage approx 100% approx 90% ISO settings Auto, 64,100,200,400 Auto, 100,200,400,800 (1MP only) Manual White balance Yes No Playback histogram Yes No Continuous shooting Max Read more

    • High resolution, lots of detail, Sharp, bright F2.8-3.1 10x zoom lens, Low distortion, Excellent color rendition, Comprehensive photographic controls, Fast and respons...

  2. DigitalCameraInfo.com

    DigitalCameraInfo.com
    8 December 2004

    -10x optical zoom -Attractive body -Versatility of modes allow users to develop skills -30 fps movie mode with two resolutions -Additional lens options -Comfortable right hand grip Dislikes -No manual focus ring -Illogical button size and placement -Viewfinder above the LCD doesn’t allow comfortable nose room -Too much noise in the images -Small LCD screen by today’s standards Conclusion The Fujifilm FinePix S5100 is a worthy compliment to the S5000, adding more Read more

  3. Steve's Digicams

    Steve's Digicams
    27 September 2004

    Continue on to Features & Controls FinePix S5100 Zoom Specifications Number of Effective Pixels 4.0 million pixels CCD Sensor 1/2.7" Conventional CCD System (Number of Total Pixels: 4.23 million pixels) RGB Filters Number of Recorded Pixels 2,272 x 1,704 pixels (3.87 Million) 1,600 x 1,200 1,280 x 960 640 x 480 pixels File formats Still image: CCD-RAW, JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2), Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG) *Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible Storage Read more

  4. PhotographyBLOG

    8.0/10
    23 April 2007

    The FujiFilm Finepix S5500 Zoom is a solid update of what was already a good digital camera, the 3 megapixel S5000. The new S5500 adds a number of improvements which although not crucial are still very welcome - these include ISO speeds of 64 and 100 (the S5000 had a slowest speed of ISO 200 which was quite noisy), a much improved movie mode, a histogram during image playback and the 4 megapixel sensor. Read more

  5. Pocket Lint

    Pocket Lint
    7.0/10
    7 February 2005

    The 5500's a pleasing little camera (bar the EVF) that rewards your efforts with nice shots. The AF is a tad slow for my liking and the lack of image stabilization means, at longer focal lengths, camera shake rears its ugly head; a tripod will be a necessary accessory in lower lighting conditions. Overall though, the 5500's a worthy successor to its predecessor, the S5000. Read more

    • Design and handling are great, the lens offers plenty of scope and the colour screen is small but (almost) perfectly formed.
    • The EVF is poor and the camera eats alkaline AA batteries faster than a swarm of locusts.

  • User Reviews

  1. Best Camera

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: Linda, Amazon
    7 September 2011

    I bought mine in 2004 and right from the start I fell inlove with it.It does everything I want it to do without problems. The battery life could be a bit better. It is now 2011 I've had it now 8 years, still no complaints at all. A very tough camera! Believe me when I say this. I put my camera through hell and back. I do home inspections, I research properties, we go on hikes (where this camera had fallin 20 feet without breakage) My small grand kids play with it. Read more

  2. Great Digital Camera

    Ebay
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: beacons4him, Ebay
    2 December 2010

    I have purchased 3 of these because they are easy to use and great for someone just getting started. I bought one for my granddaughter for her High School digital photography class. This camera also takes nice video clips. The camera is overall a nice step into digital photography, however, it is now becoming outdated. Though these shipped with a 16mb xD Card they can use the 1G xD Card. Thats a lot of photos. The xD cards are increasingly harder to find. Read more

  3. New Kind On The Digital Block

    Newegg
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: Harborside_2000, Newegg
    24 June 2006

    Be prepared to lay out extra money for recharable batteries. This one hates batteries that test out at having 3/4 power left in them. Camera shuts off when it saw the batteries were partially used already. Also buy battery back pack as your going to need loads of batteries if you plan on taking plenty of pictures. Read more

    • Lots of things to tweak. Nice photos.
    • No Camera Strap, No Lens Cap. Seems so far to hate generic alkaline batteries. Buy a power supply for this camera you're gonna need it. Unit seems to dislike low light...

  4. Good body...with interesting features

    6.0/10
    Reviewer: alba_celt, Ciao
    18 September 2007

    As far as digital cameras go, the Fujifilm Finepix S5500 is pretty good quality, with the added bonus of having an SLR body. Anyone who has an SLR (Single Lens Reflex ) and uses one often enough, knows that this is where things get disappointing. From a digital only point of view, the camera has a pretty good zoom quality, but BEWARE, if using the zoom feature, you absolutely must use a tripod , else the camera shake is so terrible (yes, even \'if\' you feel you\'re... Read more

    • some SLR qualities, convenient, cost effective, looks cool
    • looks are deceiving , not as good as SLR

  5. It's a keeper

    epinions.com
    10/10
    Reviewer: suzartbeat, epinions.com
    20 December 2004

    Good to hold, nice grip, medium weigh & easy to pack. Have found pictures to be great both inside & Read more

    • Great Camera, feels good to use, excellent pics, easy! Good price for what your getting.
    • A little hard on battery power.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The 4 megapixel camera is amazing both optically with its reflex camera design and technically with many interesting details. The 10x zoom lens is a highlight with an huge focal length of 37 to 370mm (as equivalent to a 35mm analogue camera). The lens of the S5500 ist very powerful with its f2.8/f3.1 aperture and ensures excellent picture results across the entire zoom range.

  • Camera Type: Standard Point and Shoot
  • Resolution: 4.2 Megapixel
  • LCD Screen Size: 1.5 in…

Specifications

  • Format
    SLR-like
  • Also known as
    Fujifilm Finepix S5500
  • Release Status
    Discontinued
  • Max resolution
    2272 x 1704
  • Low resolution
    1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
  • Image ratio w:h
    4:3
  • Effective pixels
    4.0 million
  • Sensor photo detectors
    4.2 million
  • Sensor size
    1/2.7 " (5.27 x 3.96 mm, 0.2 cm²)
  • Pixel density
    19 MP/cm²

Release Date

  • First seen
    24 October 2004

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