FujiFilm FinePix F600EXR Pro Reviews

Unlike Sony’s Cyber-shot there’s no 3D panoramic option, but then Fujifilm already has a dedicated 3D camera in the FinePix W3. Add in 1,920 x 1,080 pixels video capture with stereo sound and the ability to record slow-motion clips if desired, and the FinePix F600EXR ticks most other boxes for the very latest technology, and for a reasonable asking price to boot.

The Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR is a nice compact megazoom and I liked shooting with it. However, you'll have to be willing to really dig into its features and settings to get the best results. Read more: http://reviews.cnet.com/digita​l-cameras/fujifilm-finepix-f600exr-digital/4505-6501_7-35016511-2.html#ixzz1jtIXyxr4

The Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR is a very modest upgrade of its predecessor, improving the EXR Auto mode in low-light, expanding the GPS functionality, adding a rather superfluous intelligent digital zoom mode, and perhaps best of all not popping-up the flash automatically whenever the camera is turned on. Perhaps the best upgrade that the F600EXR has undergone is to its price-tag, with a much lower UK RRP than the previous F550 (although the US price has unfortunately crept up very slightly). The F600EXR has the same 16 megapixel EXR sensor as the F550, with an ISO range up to 12,800, fast continuous shooting speeds and slow-motion movies, and full 1080p HD movies. GPS functionality is the icing on a very rich cake, working well in both rural and built-up areas, something that most cameras with this feature struggle with, although it does adversely affect the battery life. 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. The F600EXR also suffers from the same slow RAW processing speeds that adversely affected its predecessor.

We can see the ideal audience for this camera being young families who want an unfussy point and shoot camera that doesn't cost a packet but does a bit of everything and has the advantage of full HD recording with stereo sound at the press of a button - albeit not a dedicated record button. Luckily for Fuji, the flashy exterior is bound to entice the gadget fan first, and camera enthusiast second, and in that respect the Fuji FinePix F600 EXR can be deemed a success.

If we take the F600EXR at face value then there’s plenty to like - though the changes since the previous F550EXR model are so minimal that there’s barely a difference between the two cameras. On the upside, this does mean that the F600EXR is packed with features that will make it an attractive purchase, most notably the 15x zoom, GPS technology, 8fps burst mode and 1080p HD movie. On the downside, the full-resolution image quality isn’t as top-spec as the excellent Raw capture option might suggest, but slip the camera into the 8-megapixel EXR modes and the results are more impressive.

If you're after a travel compact then the F600EXR has a lot on offer for the cash. It's the low price that makes it a particularly attractive compact. The large zoom range is great to have, though image quality isn't the very best out there - and that's even when considering the EXR technology. Shots are more than good enough, however, just not as standout as we'd hoped for. But it's the host of ample features that make the F600EXR a winner: decent autofocus, 8fps burst shooting, Raw shooting, GPS and that significant lens in a sturdy, slim, sub-£250 body. There's not much for you could ask for.

A nicely priced and good value stab at a compact camera with knobs on, the F600 is well built for travel; excellent outdoor shots and reasonable low light results meet a solid design, GPS options and the ability to take snaps while shooting movie.

The GPS-equipped Fujifilm Finepix F600EXR shows a lot of promise on paper, packing a long 15x zoom lens into a compact body. But the GPS doesn't work as well as we'd like, and images from this superzoom camera are very noisy in low light.

The Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR pushes the limits of a compact digicam with its advanced EXR system and powerful 15x zoom lens. It provides a fantastic set of features, great performance and excellent image quality in a body that fits in your pocket.

The Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR is a good incremental update to the F550 EXR and still packs everything into a compact body and does so at a significantly lower price than the competition. With a wide angle 15x optical zoom lens, a large 3inch screen and built in GPS, the compact camera would make a great travel companion, especially as it's one of the smallest pocket zooms available with GPS. The use of an EXR CMOS sensor allows high speed shooting, high speed video, improved dynamic range and low noise modes. Image quality is very good with strong colours and the camera has a good macro mode. The improvements made to GPS with a built in compass and landmark navigator could be of particular interest to people who are interested in things like geo-caching, travelling, hiking or just generally knowing where they are and where nearby landmarks are. However, using GPS does drain the battery quite quickly.

Ignore the 16-megapixel mode and treat this as an 8-megapixel camera, and it will take gorgeous photos and breakneck speed.