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Fujifilm FinePix HS10 reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Fujifilm FinePix HS10 Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 05 September 2010 - |
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- 11 August 2010 - |
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- 12 July 2010 - |
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- 11 June 2010 - |
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- 08 June 2010 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 24 May 2010 - |
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- 4 |
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- 28 April 2010 - |
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- 4 |
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- 15 April 2010 - |
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- 4.5 |
DCResource 's conclusion / rating - 05 September 2010 |
The Fuji FinePix HS10 gets a mixed review from yours truly. I like its design, monster lens, manual controls, dynamic range enhancement, and use of AA batteries. I'm less enchanted with its poorly designed movie mode, mediocre LCD and EVF, disappointing "advanced" features, and color accuracy in artificial light. For most folks, the FinePix HS10 is worth a look. If you do a lot of shooting in artificial light or want a first-rate HD movie recording experience, then the HS10 is probably not for you...
Complete review here
DigitalCameraInfo 's conclusion / rating - 11 August 2010 |
The Fujifim FinePix HS10 is a powerful camera with an incredible 30x zoom lens and a number of useful special shooting modes. And it does so without much compromise, shooting images with good color and low noise. But it is far from perfect; the same 30x zoom lens that provides everything from a very wide angle to long zoom shots makes it a big, bulky camera that could weight you down. The performance of this lens also breaks down at the wide and telephoto ends of the zoom range, with images becoming noticeably soft at the edges of the frame.
We also found that, although the images are low in noise at the lower ISO settings, they do get a little noisy at the higher settings, including the maximum ISO 6400 that the camera offers. There is also a lot of noise reduction going on in the images, which means that high ISO images have weak color and little detail. Still, it is nice to have the option to crank up the ISO when you need it, and the advanced low light shooting mode also produces nice results by taking 4 images in quick succession and stacking them together.
The macro shooting features of this camera are also impressive, with the super macro mode allowing you to shoot to about 1cm in front of the lens.
The video that the HS10 shoots is also a little disappointing, with weak color and detail, despite being shot at Full HD (1920 by 1440 pixel) resolution. You also don't get much control over the video: although the camera offers extensive features for tweaking color when shooting still images, this gets thrown out of the window with video: you can only use the auto white balance mode. The high-speed videos are also a little disappointing, looking noisy, blocky and very low in resolution. You also need a lot of light; the 1000fps mode videos come out looking dull and dark even in bright sunlight.
But these issues aside, the HS10 does offer a lot of features for the price, and is more flexible than an SLR: an SLR would require 2 or 3 lenses to have this zoom range and macro shooting ability. If you are happy to live with the fixed lens, the usage issues and the large size of the camera, this is a good pick for a shooter who wants to shoot wide, to shoot close, shoot in low light andshoot video as well without carrying a lot of kit around...
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Imaging Resource 's conclusion / rating - 12 July 2010 |
The all-in-one superzoom digital camera is dead? Long live the all-in-one superzoom! Fuji makes that argument loud and clear with the multi-talented FinePix HS10, which packs a class-leading 30x (24-720mm) zoom lens into a chunky but lightweight camera body that handles like a digital SLR. If you're the type of person who can't decide between getting a camera that uses interchangeable lenses or one that packs everything into a single body, the Fujifilm HS10 just might make you opt for the latter. Along with its extremely versatile lens, the Fujifilm FinePix HS10 is packed with useful features including Pro Low-Light mode, Motion Panorama mode, and Best Frame Capture mode. On the other hand, if you're someone who has tried and likes digital SLRs, you may find the Fujifilm HS10 a step slow for your needs, with image quality that might be a notch lower than what you're used to. Plus, at $500 this Fuji superzoom is not significantly cheaper than some entry-level digital SLRs. The Fujifilm HS10 isn't one we can recommend to everyone, but if you really like to zoom in tightly, but still want decent optical quality -- and are willing to put up with the HS10's foibles -- then the Fujifilm HS10 is one handy long zoom digital camera to have around...
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Steves Digicams 's conclusion / rating - 16 June 2010 |
FujiFilm has created a nice Porsumer or Bridge camera that is sure to please those looking for a camera that offers an amazing amount of versatility when compared to most point-n-shoot cameras on the market. While it can capture some nice 10-megapixel photos, they can not be compared to even entry-level dSLRs as far as quality is concerned. I feel that the FujiFilm FinePix HS10 will make a great camera for the hobbyist that is looking for a vast zoom range, and plenty of useful exposure options; not to mention a usable 1080p HD video option. With a street price of about $450, the HS10 offers a good value for the features and performance you are receiving...
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DigitalCameraReview 's conclusion / rating - 16 June 2010 |
Up to the point where FedEx delivered the HS10, the Canon SX10 IS was my favorite long zoom digicam. Having now spent some quality time with Fuji 's newest ultrazoom, that's no longer the case. Budget and space constrained photo enthusiasts looking for a point-and-shoot that competently substitutes for a DSLR and a bag of lenses could do much worse than the HS10.
The HS10 presents a couple of frustrating missed opportunities in the design process, and it's a poor choice for those who like to shoot primarily action or video. For just about everyone else (in my opinion) this camera stands above most of its competition...
DigitalCameraReview's rating: |
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- 3 |
Complete review here
RegHardware 's conclusion / rating - 11 June 2010 |
The Fujifilm Finepix HS10 has enough photo features to keep you occupied, but not so many that you have to pick up the manual to understand why you might like to try them. The slow motion feature alone might be enough to tempt more creative users. While it does run on an unfashionable power source, and the sharpening could come down a little, you do get a huge, go-anywhere zoom and some fun film features. Overall, there's little to complain about. Its a decent, solid photo performer that consistently delivers good quality images considering the price, you get a pretty good deal...
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- 4 |
Complete review here
WhatDigitalCamera 's conclusion / rating - 08 June 2010 |
If you are after a bridge camera, the HS10 should be on your shortlist. The viewfinder is its only real failure and no camera in this class has perfected it. If this was solved, and the sensor enlarged to APS-C size, buying a budget DSLR would seem wasteful, but the HS10 is an affordable alternative ...
WhatDigitalCamera's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
NeoCamera 's conclusion / rating - 24 May 2010 |
This ultra-zoom digital camera performs well while defining itself by a unique 30X optical zoom that goes from ultra-wide to super-telephoto using a mechanical zoom ring. This lens comes along with a camera body designed for direct access to its manual controls in a comfortable SLR-style body.
Optically, results are impressive with good sharpness away from the ultra-wide end, low distortion, barely any vignetting and extremely good control over chromatic aberrations. The rest of image quality is also good with low-noise, generally good color and reasonable white-balance. The compromise though is a smudging of fine details at all ISO which limits possible print sizes compared to class-leading performers.
Despite a speedy CMOS sensor , the HS10 ends up being slow on two important aspects: autofocus speed and shot-to-shot speeds. The displays are also problematic with both both poor coverage and incorrect exposure preview. All this adds up to a good but not stellar performance.
In the end, the Fuji Finepix HS10 is most suitable for taking pictures of just about any static scene, close or far, as long as light is not too low. Video recording comes with the same issues plus a lengthy 4s startup delay. The importance is to realize that the HS10 is defined by its optical zoom range. If ultra-wide and super-telephoto are needed, no competitors exist. This digital camera represents a light-weight package for such capability, making it a very convenient travel camera...
Complete review here
PhotoReview 's conclusion / rating - 28 April 2010 |
Buy this camera if:
- You're looking for a superzoom digicam with PASM shooting modes and support for raw file capture.
- You would like to record Full HD video clips.
- You want good wide-angle coverage and image stabilisation for shooting both video and still pictures.
- You could use some of the HS10's multi-exposure shooting modes.
- You would like a powerful and easy-to-use panorama creator setting.
Don't buy this camera if:
- You demand high image quality for stills and video clips.
- You want to be able to access the full range of shutter speed and aperture settings in the P, A and S shooting modes.
- You want high burst capacity at high resolution (the largest burst is seven JPEG frames at Large/Fine resolution).
- You require fast image file processing.
-You want to be able to print images and panoramas on poster-sized paper...
PhotoReview's rating: |
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- 4 |
Complete review here
PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 15 April 2010 |
With a wealth of innovative features, shooting modes for every experience level, not to forget that amazing 30x zoom, the Fujifilm Finepix HS10 is one of the best super-zooms around and also a viable alternative to a DSLR camera. The HS10 only misses out on our highest award thanks to less than stellar image quality in low-light, slow RAW processing speeds and the high price tag.
The HS10 has been frequently compared to a DSLR throughout this review, and in most respects it's almost the match of any entry to mid-range model. Fujifilm are pitching the HS10 as an all-in-one alternative, with no need to buy or change lenses thanks to the 30x lens, which is remarkably distortion-free and admirably fast at either end. The manual zoom and focus rings further reinforce that DSLR feeling, as do the external flash hotshoe, shooting mode and command dials, tilting LCVD screen, full range of manual shooting modes and even RAW format support. In short, the HS10 is a great alternative to a fully-fledged digital SLR - and with 1080p movie recording on-board, it could also replace your video camera too.
There are a couple of areas where the Fujifilm HS10 just can't compete with a DSLR, though, most notably the pedestrian processing speeds for RAW files and the poorer image quality once you get above ISO 400. Having to wait a couple of seconds between every RAW image quickly becomes annoying, despite the headline-grabbing 10fps burst mode, and noise quickly rears its ugly head at ISO 800, becoming progressively worse throughout the rest of the ISO range. The average quality electronic viewfinder is also no match for even the cheapest optical viewfinder. The HS10 admittedly fares better in these areas when compared to other super-zoom compacts - just don't expect it to offer DSLR-like quality and performance and you won't be disappointed.
The price-tag of £439.99 / $499.95 again makes less or more sense depending upon what you're comparing it to. Taken as a super-zoom, it's easily the most expensive model on the market, but also the most capable in terms of features. As a DSLR doppleganger, the HS10 clearly makes a lot of economic sense if you want the DSLR handling experience but don't mind a drop in image quality or responsiveness.
The HS10 is Fujifilm's most advanced and most well-realised attempt at a do-it-all, Swiss Army knife camera, offering an awful lot of bang for your buck with not many compromises to dampen the overall experience, making it a well-deserved recipient of our Highly Recommended award...
PhotographyBLOG's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
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