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The Fujifilm S5100 is an updated version of the popular S5000. It has a 4 megapixel sensor and 10x Zoom.
Imaging Resource reviews the Fujifilm Finepix S5100 and writes - 'The previous Fuji FinePix 2800 and 3800 Zoom cameras were exceptional values for the money, and the updated Fuji FinePix S5100 offers the same great value with the addition of a 4.0-megapixel CCD and a longer 10x zoom lens. The S5100's higher resolution is a welcome improvement, providing great image quality for a budget-priced digital camera, and its 10x optical zoom is excellent for distant subjects. Its color is more accurate than that of most consumer digicams, although that means it's less saturated on bright colors than most consumer cameras. My only real complaint about its images is that they tend to be a little contrasty. But then, most consumers seem to like more contrast than I do personally, so most folks would likely find the S5100 pleasing in this regard. Overall, the Fuji S5100 has just about all an enthusiast user could want in terms of expanded photographic controls, including full Manual exposure mode for ultimate creativity. About all it lacks relative to its competitors in the 10x zoom category is image stabilization.'
'The Fujifilm FinePix S5100 is a worthy compliment to the S5000, adding more effective megapixels to its conventional 1/2.7-inch CCD. The 4.23 total and 4 effective megapixels can create great pictures up to 11 x 17 inches, which is larger than what the average shooter will print. The SLR-shaped FinePix S5100 has a 37-370mm 10x optical zoom lens. The best aspect about this camera is its versatility; with plenty of automatic and manual functions, beginning users can advance on the S5100. The S5100 has a professional façade. Formed in a lightweight medium-sized black body, the camera aims to bridge the gap between the novice point-and-shoot camera and oversized SLRs.'
CNET reviews the Fujifilm FinePix S5100 and writes - 'The Fujifilm FinePix S5100 replaces the S5000, which we praised for its features and form factor but criticized for subpar image quality and shortcomings in its design. The new model offers the same 10X zoom lens and a handful of feature and performance improvements, although some design drawbacks remain. The biggest change is the sensor; the previous model's 3-megapixel SuperCCD HR has been replaced with a conventional 4-megapixel CCD, and image quality is much improved.'
PC Mag reviews the Fujifilm FinePix S5100 and writes - 'Very good to excellent image quality and good performance make the Fujifilm FinePix S5100 a fine choice if you're looking for a superzoom camera at a competitive price. But, if money is less of an object, consider our EC, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ15, which is nearly as fast and adds image stabilization, a longer zoom, and a lens that's got an even wider maximum aperture at max telephoto.'
DC Resource reviews the Fujifilm Finepix S5100 and writes - 'Fuji has made some nice improvements since the S5000, and I now feel comfortable recommending the latest version, the FinePix S5100. The S5100 is a mid-sized, SLR-style (albeit plastic) ultra zoom camera which has a nice selection of manual features and good photo quality (though there are a few issues to note). The S5100 looks like a little digital SLR, though the build quality isn't nearly as nice. Still, it's not bad for a plastic camera. Unlike on some cameras (even metal ones!), Fuji put solid plastic doors over all the slots and compartments on the camera. The S5100 has full manual control over shutter speed, aperture, white balance, and focus, though some of them could be better implemented. The full shutter speed range is only available in full manual mode, which I'm not a fan of. Also, manual focus is basically useless, since you have no idea as to the current focus distance, and there's no "focus check" feature either. Performance on the S5100 is average in most areas and better than average in terms of shutter lag and playback speed. The camera has an AF-assist lamp for help focusing in low light situations. Photo quality was good, though noise levels were higher than I'd like to see and there was noticeable vignetting in nearly every photo I took. Redeye and purple fringing were not problems, to my surprise. The S5100's movie mode is excellent, featuring unlimited recording at 640 x 480, 30 frames/second. The camera supports conversion lenses, as well.'
DP Review reviews the Fujifilm FinePix S5100 Zoom digital camera and writes - 'Like the models that came before it, the S5500/5100 is designed to be a true 'photographer's camera'; offering true SLR-like handling, fuss-free operation, and plenty of options and controls, whilst remaining perfectly usable as a 'point-and-shoot'. The screen could be bigger, the EVF brighter and smoother, and the vignetting is something Fujifilm needs to address in the S5100's successor, but overall this is a significant upgrade to the promising, but flawed, S5000.'
Posted by Darren in our Fuji category on September 29, 2004