- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR
- 15.9 MP
- 15x f/3.5
- 1/2" CMOS
- 3" LCD
Released August, 2011
Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Dec, 2011)There are still few digital compacts that offer 1080p video recording, so the F600EXR is a definite camera to consider if movies are your thing.
Conclusion Check out the Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR
15.9 MP
1/2"
Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Dec, 2011)The Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR has 2 different image quality settings available, with Fine being the highest quality option.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 12 MP    | 20 MP |
Finepix F600 EXR by Photography Blog (Dec, 2011)All of the sample images in this Review were taken using the 16 megapixel JPEG setting, which gives an average image size of around 5.5Mb.
Finepix F600 EXR by c|net (Jan, 2012)The High Resolution Priority setting uses the full 16-megapixel resolution for photos, while the other two shoot at 8 megapixels to improve dynamic range in high-contrast scenes or reduce noise in low-light photos.
sensor size
Finepix F600 EXR by c|net (Jan, 2012)The FinePix F600EXR is another in what is becoming a very long line of Fujifilm compact megazooms featuring the company's unique EXR CMOS sensor design and EXR image processor.
Finepix F600 EXR by Photography Blog (Dec, 2011)To help avoid blur resulting from camera shake when shooting in low light or hand-holding the camera at the telephoto extremity of the zoom, Fujifilm have added a 'belt and braces' solution of high ISO sensitivity, stretching up to ISO 3200 at full resolution (JPEG only), a built-in mechanical stabilizer with Continuous or Shooting Only modes, and digital image stabilisation too if required.
wide angle lens
Finepix F600 EXR by Photography Blog (Dec, 2011)The FinePix F600EXR is the latest travel-zoom camera from Fujifilm, sporting a 15x lens with a versatile focal range of 24-360mm.
Finepix F600 EXR by Photography Blog (Dec, 2011)The Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR's 15x zoom lens provides a focal length of 24-360mm in 35mm terms, as demonstrated below.
aperture size
Finepix F600 EXR by c|net (Jan, 2012)Then you get Manual and Aperture- and Shutter-speed-priority modes giving you some extra control over aperture and shutter speed.
Finepix F600 EXR by Marcia-E.-Flynn (Dec, 2011)Why would the fancy automatic scene detections aperture setting, shutter speed not take good pictures.
zoom range
| 0x | 20x  | 20x |
Finepix F600 EXR by Photography Blog (Dec, 2011)Read our in-depth Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR review to find out if this is the ultimate compact camera... The Fujifilm Finepix F600EXR is a new 16 megapixel travel-zoom compact camera with a 15x, 24-360mm zoom lens.
Finepix F600 EXR by J.-Conner--qm2-703 (Dec, 2011)I really believe that all these "Lens Error" reviews on almost every mfr's long-zoom compacts are related to trying to put big zoom extension tubes on very much too-thin bodies.
body size
104 x 63 x 33 mm
111 x 68 x 46 mm
92 x 52 x 22 mm
Finepix F600 EXR by James-J.-Gorski (Nov, 2011)I will revisit this review if anything changes, but at this point, I highly recommend this pocket camera.
Finepix F600 EXR by c|net (Jan, 2012)Now, if you're not going to do enlarging or heavy cropping, this won't matter much.
Performance Real world tests of Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR
shutter lag
Finepix F600 EXR by D-Squared (Oct, 2011)Great travel zoom camera with excellent image quality for a point and shoot; Response time is very fast, especially focus, and image quality is impressive.
Finepix F600 EXR by Photography Blog (Dec, 2011)The Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR has an anti-shake mechanism, which allows you to take sharp photos at slower shutter speeds than other digital cameras.
battery life
300 photos
210 photos
230 photos
Finepix F600 EXR by Paul-K.-Barber (Dec, 2011)The battery life was good lasting about 428 pics before needing to be rechagred.
max continuous shooting
Finepix F600 EXR by c|net (Jan, 2012)For example, turning on the regular burst-shooting mode requires going into the main menu system, selecting it, backing out of that menu, and then entering a separate setup menu where you pick shooting speed and number of frames.
Finepix F600 EXR by Photography Blog (Dec, 2011)The 16 megapixel F600 EXR features a quick auto-focus system, full 1080p movies, built-in GPS, 3 inch LCD screen and 8fps continuous shooting.
DxOMark low light performance
Finepix F600 EXR by D-Squared (Oct, 2011)I'm still happy with the camera, however, if you are a big low-light or night time shooter, I would recommend another camera over this one.
Finepix F600 EXR by D-Squared (Oct, 2011)I've also had good results using the pro mode for night shots, just not as consistently good as with some other cameras.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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1/2" -
Contrast detection focusing system -
HD video -
Adjust white balance and exposure more easily in post production -
15x -
12,800 ISO -
24 mm -
Records the location of your photos automatically -
HD video -
Create slow motion video -
Combines multiple photos together to capture both bright and dark areas -
15.9 MP -
300 -
Stitches together multiple photos into a single ultra-wide view
cons
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f/3.5 -
10.18 fps -
No automatic 3D -
Aug, 2011 -
50 mm -
33 mm -
104 x 63 x 33 mm -
215 g
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 17 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by James-J.-Gorski (Nov, 2011) Rated 100% by by mm (Aug, 2012) Rated 80% by by D-Squared (Oct, 2011) |
Lens
Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR | Rated 60% by by J.-Conner--qm2-703 (Dec, 2011)it is a beautiful design, feels good, can return some excellent pictures, but is seriously flawed as both a still camera and a make-do videocam...The first one I got had a lens extension tube out of line, and made grinding noises until it quickly just quit, after about 4 uses.
Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR | Rated 100% by by James-J.-Gorski (Nov, 2011)I received my F600EXR yesterday, and my first impressions are very positive.........super fast focus, clean crisp images at all zoom settings and user friendly controls.
Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Dec, 2011)Despite these short-comings, the Fujifilm Finepix F600EXR is still a stylish, full-featured and likeable compact camera, with the 15x zoom opening up a wealth of framing possibilities.
Sensor
Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Dec, 2011)It's not all good news, however, as the 16 megapixel sensor also results in noise and loss of fine detail at the slow speed of ISO 200, quickly becoming all too obvious at ISO 400.
Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR | Rated 73% by by c|net (Jan, 2012)Even at ISO 200, photos look soft and there is visible noise when photos are viewed at full size.
Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR | Rated 73% by by c|net (Jan, 2012)Shoot in raw and you can see the corrections it makes when processing JPEGs in camera.
Type
Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR | Rated 80% by by D-Squared (Oct, 2011)I set the image size to M to give the EXR technology a chance to work at its best.
Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR | Rated 100% by by Paul-K.-Barber (Dec, 2011)The EXR automatic function is extremely helpful when you just want to point and shoot a good picture.
Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR | Rated 73% by by c|net (Jan, 2012)Its EXR Auto mode is very good as auto-shooting modes go, but even tweaking that mode's settings can get you better shots.
Zoom
Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR | Rated 80% by by D-Squared (Oct, 2011)I especially wanted a nice zoom for the best all around travel pocket camera.
Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR | Rated 60% by by J.-Conner--qm2-703 (Dec, 2011)Not as good as the F600 at the 600's best, but much better built and just very good overall as a long-zoom compact, I suggest the Canon Sx230..... using its Auto mode is usually good, but if you learn from its Auto and apply what you then know to the Program mode, you can get really good photos.
Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR | Rated 80% by by D-Squared (Oct, 2011)zoom - very nice results at full zoom but do remember to keep camera as still as you can or rest on something (due to gravity, the further out you zoom, the more likely you could see movement from the end of the lens if you aren't keeping the camera and lens very still).
Focus
Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR | Rated 100% by by Paul-K.-Barber (Dec, 2011)I also played with the continuous best frame and top 4 functions, which is helpful for those quick shots with a moving subject.
Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR | Rated 60% by by J.-Conner--qm2-703 (Dec, 2011)CONS : The pictures can be very good, but are inconsistent in focus and color enough to be worrisome.
Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR | Rated 80% by by focused (Jan, 2012)I am not a expert camera buff but I hoped for a camera could take clear and focused pictures without a lot of messing around.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Fujifilm FinePix F770 EXR 3-way tie: Most zoom FinePix F770 EXR vs Finepix F600 EXR |
 | 2 | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Good benchmarked shot to shot times Canon PowerShot SX230 HS vs Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR |
 | 4 | Panasonic Lumix TZ30 2-way tie: Has a touch screen Panasonic Lumix TZ30 vs Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR |
 | 5 | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Rated the best by consumers Canon PowerShot SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR |
 | 6 | Nikon Coolpix S8200 Highest resolution screen Nikon Coolpix S8200 vs Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR |
 | 7 | Fujifilm FinePix F660 EXR Fastest to start up FinePix F660 EXR vs Finepix F600 EXR |
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