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Fujifilm FinePix E900 Review
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Review Summary
"In my opinion, the E900's most serious competition is Canon's superb A620. The A620 is in virtually every area of consideration other than native resolution (the difference between 7 and 9 megapixels is much less obvious than the difference between 4 and 5 megapixels), a better imaging tool than the E900. So, unless you need the few extra millimeters of wide-angle coverage or plan to enlarge lots of your images to poster size, my recommendation is to buy the A620. You'll end up with a better camera and save yourself some money."
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Other Reviews For This Model
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| LetsGoDigital |
8.50 |
12-06-05 |
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| Hands-on Preview: "Although we have only had the Fujifilm FinePix E900 digital camera in the office for a short while, and despite the fact that the model was of a pre-production status, we can conclude that the Fujifilm E900 is a pioneer in the high resolution class. With the introduction of the FinePix E900 a new compact digital camera class is established. Do we need a 9 Megapixel high resolution camera for the ordinary 10x15cm photos? Of course not, but like all the things around us, technical evolution simply cannot be stopped. Using 6 Megapixels of resolution is enough for most of us, however I do believe that manufacturers like Fujifilm provide us with more freedom in shooting, editing and printing. We will soon publish a full production model Fujifilm FinePix E900 review ..." |
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| Imaging-Resource |
8.25 |
03-07-06 |
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| "The 9.0 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix E900 is an impressive follow on to last year's 6.3 megapixel FinePix E550, which was good enough to earn a Dave's Pick. Its color is very good (if somewhat subdued), resolution excellent, and noise levels at even high ISOs are tamed very well. The FinePix E900 isn't the fastest in terms of AF speed, but it's right there in the respectable department. If you prefocus, it's a great family camera, with its f/2.8 lens handling wide angle indoor scenes very well.
....I was impressed with the camera's performance in many dimensions, but most impressed with the print quality. For a point & shooter in such a small package to deliver acceptable 13x19 images even at ISO 800-well, that's something to write about. If you're looking for a fast, high-resolution digicam that works well in low light, the Fujifilm FinePix E900 would make a great choice. - Another "Dave's Pick" for an E-series from Fujifilm." |
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| Digital Trends |
7.77 |
11-17-05 |
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| Seven- and 8-megapixel cameras are so last year! A new wave of 9- and 10MP digicams are now in stores and more will arrive shortly. They range from the fairly straightforward Fujifilm FinePix E900 to *uber* models like the $999 10.3MP Sony DSC-R1 and the 10.2MP Nikon D200 S-SLR for $1,700. And not to leave the E900 by itself, Fujifilm also introduced the more expensive 9MP FinePix S9000 ($699) with a 10.7x optical zoom.
Given all these announcements have we reached a point of diminishing returns where the megapixel horsepower race has become meaningless? Is 9MP overkill for the average picture taker and is a $199 4MP model like the Canon A520 with a 4x optical zoom good enough? Nah; boys will be boys and we love our toys. What red-blooded American would buy a 4-cylinder car when a supercharged 8 is rumbling next to it? It's in our DNA…
The E900 with its 4x optical zoom seems like a baby compared to the other 9- and 10MP digicams and is a fraction of the price. Yet for around 450 beans, the compact digicam seems to offer a wealth of photographic treasures including RAW file capture and the Natural Light setting we liked so much in the 6MP FinePix F10. To see how it fares, click on… |
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| Photoxels |
7.55 |
11-03-05 |
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| The Fujifilm FinePix E900 is targeted to serious amateur photographers, providing full exposure flexibility and the availability of optional accessories. It is a major improvement over the E550. Though it keeps the basic body shape and fast operations of the E550, the use of Real Photo Technology and the 5th Generation SuperCCD HR image sensor means that its image quality is now excellent and it can compete with the best of the lot. |
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| DCResource |
7.00 |
01-12-06 |
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| "The E900 is a midsized, black-colored camera with a metal and plastic body. It fits easily in your hand, and the controls are well-placed. Build quality is very good. The camera features a 9 Megapixel SuperCCD HR sensor, a 4X zoom lens (32 - 128 mm), and a 2-inch LCD display. The LCD has a fairly low resolution, and I wasn't thrilled with its low light performance either. Speaking of low light, the E900 surprisingly lacks an AF-assist lamp. In terms of expandability, the E900 offers both wide-angle and telephoto conversion lenses.
Photo quality was very good for the most part. The E900 takes well-exposed, colorful images with good sharpness and reasonable purple fringing levels. My main complaint is regarding the watercolor-like look to fine details in photos, like grass, shrubs, and trees. The E900 does offer better-than-average high ISO performance. Though it's not up to D-SLR standards, it is noticeably better than what most compact cameras offer." |
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| Digital Camera Info |
7.00 |
01-25-06 |
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| "The Fujifilm FinePix E900 is an ambitious camera – at 9 megapixels, its sensor has a higher resolution than Fuji's DSLRs. The camera is equipped with a 4x optical zoom lens that equates to a variable focal length of 32mm to 128mm (35mm equivalent), providing users with a true wide-angle to moderate telephoto perspective. The 1/1.6-inch SuperCCD imaging chip supports a top ISO rating of 800, and the camera's manual controls are both complete and convenient to use. With a list price of $499 and online prices closer to $400, the FinePix E900 has the features to be a worthwhile step-up from entry-level compacts.
The FinePix E900 is a very solid compact camera, with unusually high resolution, good color and image quality, good manual controls and a well-crafted interface. It's a sensible upgrade from standard compact cameras for users who want to use manual controls, either to learn how to use them, or because they already know how." |
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| Photography Blog |
7.00 |
05-20-06 |
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| Review: "The Fujifilm Finepix E900 compact digital camera has one of the highest megapixel counts currently available, 9.0 to be precise, via its 1/1.6 inch 5th Generation Super CCD HR. The E900 also features a 4x 32-128mm zoom lens, 2 inch LCD screen and an optical viewfinder. The Fujifilm E900 is principally aimed at the more experienced photographer, with a full range of exposure modes including fully manual, support for the RAW file format, manual focusing and ISO 80-800. The Fujifilm E900 aims to improve on the speed of its predecessor, the E550, by offering a start-up time of 1.3 seconds and near instantaneous shutter response.
The FujiFilm Finepix E900 is simply one of the best compact digital cameras that I have reviewed. It offers excellent image quality with a useable ISO range of 80-400 and few chromatic aberrations, fast operation in most areas of performance, and a full range of creative shooting modes. The 32-128mm lens is a little wider than most compact cameras and the overall design is intuitive to pick-up and use. " |
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| Megapixel |
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01-25-06 |
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| "Attractively finished, and equipped with an impressive 9-megapixel resolution, a 4X optical zoom and a well-rounded array of shooting modes, the FinePix E900 is designed to find a place near the top of anyone's list of potential candidates.
The E900 turned out to be less predictable than we had expected. Its RAW format clearly shows a very high image quality, but its best JPEG format - in our opinion - uses too strong a compression. Yet, when JPEG (9M Fine) images are printed out, the prints turn out to be sufficiently detailed as to make everyone happy, and exhibit perfect colours." |
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