Overview

The Fujifilm Finepix S5200, also known as the S5600 is a fixed lens dSLR-like digital camera. It features 5.1 megapixel resolution, a 10 times optical zoom and an impressive focal length of 38-380mm, 35mm equiv. The S5200 can record high quality movies and the fact that it can be set to fully automatic, but also offers all the manual modes of a professional camera, make the Finepix S5200 an interesting all round camera for families, or for the inexperienced photographer who wants to have a camera that can support him as experience and demand grow.

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Available Reviews

• Fujifilm FinePix S5600 review at TrustedReviews
• Fujifilm FinePix S5200 / S5600 review at PCWorld
• Fujifilm FinePix S5200 review at imaging resource
• Fujifilm FinePix S5200 review at megapixel
• Fujifilm FinePix S5200 review at Steve's Digicams
• Fujifilm FinePix S5600 review at DigiCamReview
• Fuji FinePix S5200 review at PCMag
• Fujifilm FinePix S5200 review at ZDNet
• Fuji FinePix S5600 review at Pocket-lint

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Specifications

Sensor: 1/2.5-inch CCD
Resolution: 5.1 megapixels
File formats: RAW, JPEG, movies: AVI
Focal Length: 6.4-64.0mm, 35mm equiv.: 38-380mm
Aperture Range: F3.2 - F8, in 1/3 EV increments
Optical Zoom: 10.0x
Focus Modes: Auto focus, Continuous AF, Manual focus
Macro Mode: 0.1m/0.3ft.
Viewfinder: electronic viewfinder
Exposure Control: Auto/Manual/Programmed AE, Aperture or Shutter Priority AE, 5 scene modes
Sensitivity: Auto, ISO 64,100,200,400,800,1600
Shutter Speed: 15 sec. to 1/2000 sec.
White balance: Auto, Presets, Custom
Flash mode: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro
Effective range: Wide angle / 0.3 m to 4.0 m / 1.0 ft to 13.1 ft; Telephoto / 0.8 m to 4.0 m / 2.6 ft to 13.1 ft
LCD Display: 1.8 inch TFT
Start-up Speed: 1.1 sec.
Shutter Lag Time: 1/100 sec.
Continuous Shooting Modes: 2 frames/sec. for up to 3 frames; 0.9 frames/sec., up to 40 frames
Movie Modes: 640 x 480 pixels at 30fps; 320×240 pixels at 30fps
Storage Medium: xD Picture Card
Self-timer: 2 sec. / 10 sec.
PC Interface: USB 2.0
Battery: 4 AA type batteries
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.4 x 3.3 x 4.4 in. / 112 x 84 x 112mm
Weight: 13.1 oz / 371g, body only

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Press Release

Valhalla, NY, July 28, 2005 - Digital photographers interested in taking their first foray into SLR-styled cameras should pay special attention to the FinePix S5200, announced today by Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc.

Equipped with 5.1 MegaPixels, a 10x optical zoom and proprietary technology that suppresses camera shake and blur caused by subject movement, the FinePix S5200 offers an excellent entry point into the world of feature-rich cameras without losing its operational simplicity.

Highlight features of the FinePix 5200 include:

Real Photo Technology
Real Photo Technology captures treasured moments just as your eye sees them. Combining Fujifilm’s new RP Processor, 5th Generation Super CCD HR sensor and Fujinon Lens Optics, the S5200 delivers ultra-high sensitivity (ISO 1600), faster operational speeds (start-up in 1.1 seconds; shutter lag at a mere 0.01 second) and reduced power consumption. These features, used in conjunction with the camera’s “Natural Light” and “Anti-Blur” modes, help photographers capture more of the pictures they want - even in low-light situations - with every nuance of light and color.

Fujinon Lens Technology & Zooming
The superb optics of the Fujinon lens collects light and precisely forms the image in conjunction with a 5th Generation Super CCD HR. Users can bring the subject closer to them using the camera’s 10.0x Optical Zoom (equivalent to a 38-380mm on a 35mm camera). In Macro mode, the FinePix S5200 can focus clearly at 3.9 inches. With the addition of beam assist, the FinePix S5200 can focus up to 7.9 feet — even in low light conditions.

“As a photographic leader and technology innovator, Fujifilm makes it a point to understand the needs of today’s consumer by developing products that suit a wide range of photographic needs and interests,” said David Troy, Senior Product Manager, Consumer Products, Electronic Imaging Products Division, Fuji Photo Film USA, Inc. “The FinePix S5200 upholds the tradition of the popular S-series line and provides consumers with long zoom power, ease of use compatibility and most important, the best possible image quality.”

The FinePix S5200 offers wide-angle lens adapters, which increases the performance of this model for any user. The S5200 will be available in October at a price of $399.95.
(source: FujiFilm)