Camera Test: Fujifilm Finepix F30

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This 6MP digicam seems designed for the photographer who wants a lot of big-camera functions and performance in a small package.

By Jack Howard Posted August 16, 2006

ISO 100 and 3200 compared

This camera has a truly usable ISO range of ISO 100 to ISO 800, and makes images at the extreme ISOs of 1600 and 3200 that can hold up to comparison with ISO 400 and 800 results from some of its competitors.

The world is not made entirely of perfectly lit bright sunny days calling for ISO 100 -- and Fujifilm deserves praise for pushing camera performance technology towards much more usable high ISOs in the compact market.

What's Hot:
• Very usable ISO range
• Aperture/Shutter Priority mode
• Ease of use
• Long battery life per charge

What's Not:
• Slow maximum Aperture at telephoto
• Confusing "Manual" setting
• No zoom in movie recording.

In the Box:
• Camera, NP-95 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
• AC-5VC AC Power Adapter
• USB Cable
• A/V Cable
• Hand Strap
• Software CD-ROM (FinePixViewer, ImageMixer VCD2 LE for FinePix)
• User Manual
• 1-Year Fuji U.S.A. Limited Warranty

Certified Test Results:
Noise: Very Low at ISO 100 (1.35) and ISO 200 (1.35), Low at ISO 400 (1.6) and ISO 800 (1.8), Moderately Low (ISO 1600), and Moderate at ISO 3200 (2.45)
Resolution: Extremely High at ISO 100 (1655), ISO 200 (1640), ISO 400 (1600), and ISO 800 (1570), Very High at ISO 1600 (1360) and ISO 3200 (1310)
Color Accuracy: Excellent. Average Delta E: 7.94 ISO 100, Auto White Balance
Lens Distortion: Slight Barrel (.17%) at 1x, Imperceptible Barrel (.07%) at 2x, Imperceptible Pincushion (.02%) at 3x
Battery Life: Proprietary Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery CIPA rated at 580 photos.
Dimensions: 2.2 x 3.6 x 1.1"
Weight: Approx 5.8 oz with Battery, card