FUJIFILM S4200 Point & Shoot Camera  (Black)

The FujiFilm S4200 comes as part of the renowned and highly rated FinePix S series of digital bridge cameras. A bridge camera is most often very similar to a DSLR in terms of shape and size, while featuring some highly advanced functions along with a long range zoom. The S4200 makes a very sensible choice for anyone looking to get as close to a DSLR’s performance as possible without having to spend a great deal of money.

The highly renowned Fujinon lens gives the S4200 a focal length of 4.3 mm - 103.2 mm or a 35 mm equivalent of 24 - 576 mm. The advent of 24x Optical Zoom and 6.7x Digital Zoom which combine to give this FinePix bridge camera an astounding overall magnification of about 160x, giving you the ability to frame every shot with increased precision and accuracy.

A powerful CCD image sensor with primary colour filter gives the S4200 an amazing optical sensor resolution of 14 megapixels. This CCD image sensor with the 14 megapixel resolution gives the S4200 the ability to record high quality videos with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps.

As with the design of most digital bridge cameras, this FinePix also closely resembles a standard DSLR in shape and size, managing to weigh 543 g which includes the batteries and memory card. The FinePix bridge camera sports a 3 inch TFT colour LCD display with a display resolution of 230,000 pixels. The combination of the highly capable Fujinon lens, an array of smart functions and a bright viewfinder gives you a very versatile photography experience.

Battery and Storage

This high performance FinePix bridge camera from Fujifilm is powered by 4 AA alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries which power the camera up to 300 and 500 shots respectively. All the captured images are saved in the JPEG (Exif ver 2.3) format while all the recorded videos are saved in the AVI (Motion JPEG) file format. These files are stored in the cameras memory device which is in the form of an SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card.

The recorded media files from the camera’s memory can easily be transferred to a PC or an external digital storage device via the S4200’s high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity. The S4200 also comes with an HDMI Mini connector and a composite AV out which supports both NTSC and PAL which gives you the ability to view all your captured media files on a standard or a high definition TV.

Performance

The aperture control lets you adjust the amount of light that is allowed to fall on the image sensor, which on this FinePix ranges from f/3.1 - f/5.9. Featuring an TTL contrast detection autofocus system with a macro range that spans from 7 cm - 3.0 m (Wide) and 2.0 m - 3.0 m (Tele). At a distance of just 2 cm, the incredibly useful Super Macro mode on this FinePix S4200 allows you to capture all the exquisite details of your subject from extremely close range.

The light sensitivity of this bridge camera is from ISO 64 to ISO 6400, which lets you take clear high quality images even under insufficient light. The camera also features a wide range of adjustable shutter speeds from a maximum 1/2000 sec to a minimum of 8 sec to help you achieve your desired result. A built-in pop-up flash with an operational range of 40 cm - 7.0 m (Wide), 2.5 m – 3.6 m (Tele) further enhances the low light capability of the FinePix S4200 digital camera.

Features

To further tweak the feel and temperature of the image is the availability of pre-set white balancing settings and shooting modes that automatically detected and selected the appropriate camera settings to best suit the current situation. The FinePix’s CCD shift image stabilization works to eliminate blurred photos by freezing action and minimizing shake at maximum zoom range. The FinePix S4200 comes with fully loaded detection technology that includes Face Detection along with Red Eye Reduction for clear optimized people photos.

The self-timer function on the FinePix S4200 lets you delay the shutter release by 2 or 10 seconds, making self-portraits or group shots extremely fun and convenient. This bridge camera from Fujifilm also sports a continuous mode which lets you take up to 8 fps, giving you the option of capturing the entire flow of events without missing out on the action. The availability of PictBridge technology allows you to connect the camera directly to a printer without a PC, enabling easy direct photo printing.