Fuji FinePix F80EXR
Fuji FinePix F80EXR
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Fuji FinePix F80EXR
Editor's Review
The F80EXR is an older model from Fujifilm. In has excellent image quality thanks to its oversized CCD sensor. It's a solid purchase if you can find it for a good price, though Fuji's newer travel zooms, the F550EXR and F500EXR, both have more versatile lenses and fuller feature sets. But if your primary concern is awesome picture quality and you want a fairly versatile camera, the F80 should get the job done -- scoop one up while they're still available.
Editor's Review
The F80EXR is an older model from Fujifilm. In has excellent image quality thanks to its oversized CCD sensor. It's a solid purchase if you can find it for a good price, though Fuji's newer travel zooms, the F550EXR and F500EXR, both have more versatile lenses and fuller feature sets. But if your primary concern is awesome picture quality and you want a fairly versatile camera, the F80 should get the job done -- scoop one up while they're still available.
Specifications
- 12 megapixels
- 10x optical zoom
- Dual image stabilization
- 3-inch LCD monitor
- Super CCD EXR sensor
- 720p HD video
- Captures to SD/SDHC memory cards
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Release Date: Feb 28, 2010
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Fuji FinePix F80EXR Comments & Questions (write your own!)
hiou (06/17/2011)
sony hx5v vs fujifilm f80 exr?
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Shailesh (03/05/2011)
Hi Liam, I want a descent travel zoom camera with great day n awesome night picture quality. Firstly I was confused among Lumix ZS7,Sony HX5V & Cannon SX210IS. I made ZS7 the finalist. But now after gaining knowledge about CCD & CMOS sensors, Fuji F80EXR & Fuji F300EXR are my new addons on the list... Kindly guide me for the best.
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Liam McCabe (03/07/2011)
Well the F80 and F300 both still use CCD sensors, but they're slightly larger than what you find in the ZS7 (1/2" rather than 1/2.3"). It's enough to make a difference, maybe not a huge one, and the complaint with Fuji cameras tends to be that they're not so comfortable or easy to use. Your mileage may vary, you might find yourself. I'd say your finalists should be the ZS7 or F80 at this point -- try to scope them out at a store, see which one feels more comfortable in your hands.
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Shailesh (03/16/2011)
Thakyou very much Liam for ur reply... I hv one more question.... Fuji F80EXR is having EXR CCD Sensor while ZS7 is lacking it. As i said earlier i want a travel zoom with excellent outdoor pics n awesome night shots. So will i really miss sumthing serious if i opt for ZS7 aur i miss something really if i opt for F80EXR... Kindly clearify... coz i m still confused which one to bye....
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Zooming (Summer — 01/30/2011)
is this camera good for zooming from far away? like at a concert, could i zoom in on the singers face and still have a good, clear picture?
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Liam McCabe (01/31/2011)
Shooting from far away at a concert is one of the most challenging things for a camera to do. It's dark, it's tough to stay steady, and flash is discouraged (even if you can use the flash, it won't help you if you need to zoom 10x to get there).
But, if you want to try, this would be one of your better options. It has a larger sensor than most similar cameras, which definitely helps improve the quality of shots in poor lighting. Another option would be the Nikon S8100 -- not perfect, but consistent.
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But, if you want to try, this would be one of your better options. It has a larger sensor than most similar cameras, which definitely helps improve the quality of shots in poor lighting. Another option would be the Nikon S8100 -- not perfect, but consistent.
Known Problems with Fujifilm Cameras (Del Okamoto — 01/18/2011)
I think I used this camera 5 times and the LCD screen cracked. There is no physical damage to the camera and it still looks brand new. When I called customer service they knew it was a problem because the CSR gave me a story of how he try to crack the LCD screen on a Fujifilm camera on his own. He succeed, and there was no physical damage to the LCD screen on the outside but the screen on the inside was cracked. On the whole, I think Fujifilm camera LCD screens break very easily. They have to cut cost some where and they just used a cheap LCD screen. Don't buy any of their cameras stick with Canon or Nikon.
Cosmicac
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Best bang for the buck (kathyr — 12/07/2010)
I am looking for a digital camera to use to record my daughter's performances on stage. I would like to be able to switch between photos and then the video clips. This would need to be able to capture her has she moves across the stage. Good in low lighting if needed and have a great zoom. Easy to use and under $500. Any ideas?
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by James DeRuvo (12/14/2010)
Ideally, I think a DSLR that shoots video is best because it can switch between video and stills pretty quickly, but they're about twice your budget.
Sony's HDR HDD Camcorders can do it, IIRC.
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Sony's HDR HDD Camcorders can do it, IIRC.
Best Digital for $200 Or Less? (Lori — 11/29/2010)
Hello, I'm going on a trip of a lifetime & do not want to compromise the photos I bring back, but I am also one of the many currently seeking re-employment so budget is essential. I do not need bells & whistles, just clear, colorful photos, ability to zoom, light & small for daily traveling on foot, and preferably little to no time delays after pressing the button :-). Is the Fuji FinePix F80EXR the way to go, or is another selection more suitable? Thank you!!
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by James DeRuvo (12/01/2010)
It gets good marks. But so does the Panasonic FZ5.
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Crut Mantap (Crut — 12/07/2010)
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Caleb Young (11/01/2010)
Can anyone tell me whether or not it is worth getting the F300EXR or just the F80EXR?
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by James DeRuvo (11/02/2010)
The F300EXR has a larger zoom lens. Other than that, they look to be about the same camera.
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chuanhock Tee (09/25/2010)
Hi Which should I choose between Ixus 105,Fujifilm F80EXR or Lumix FH22(Singapore Pana did not bring FH20 to market,FH22 touch screen review is below negative)
The usage is for shooting during my business trip to oversea,beside that I need one camera which can shoot w/o flash because I do not like flash effect which whitening your face.haha.
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The usage is for shooting during my business trip to oversea,beside that I need one camera which can shoot w/o flash because I do not like flash effect which whitening your face.haha.
Chris Weigl (09/26/2010)
The cameras are actually in different markets. The best is definitely the Fuji F80EXR due to it's very good sensor and great zoom range. It's a bigger camera than the others though. The F22 is great for the price but has average image quality that doesn't compare to the F80 in low light. The Ixus 105 is a great pocketable camera and takes great images, but also doesn't compare to the F80's performance and longer zoom.
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Chuan hock. Tee (09/26/2010)
When I check the price of 200exr I confused, Cheaper and picture colour seems better.
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Tom (09/19/2010)
Just got this camera for just 232$ from Amazon and I am definitely happy with the purchase.
Large view screen,easy to work.
Includes all the necessary features for the amateur. Superior camera for taking pictures in a "no flash allowed" environment.
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Large view screen,easy to work.
Includes all the necessary features for the amateur. Superior camera for taking pictures in a "no flash allowed" environment.
WANT BEST COMPACT FOR 12+ZOOM & CONCERT SETTING (OLIVIA — 09/13/2010)
HELP! I am trying to find the best concert atmosphere digicam with the most zoom. Love all the postings on the Panny fh20 but wish it had the 12x zoom, but if switch to ZS5 then the darkness of concerts becomes a problem. This F-series says great for low light,but I loose the extra zoom. ANY suggestions for this combo?
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Liam McCabe (09/14/2010)
Any Fuji with the EXR designation should be pretty good, like this F80EXR -- it's because of the larger sensor. The ZS5 isn't all that bad in low lighting, but you're right, it's not particularly strong.
Simply put, you can't get a camera that's really, really good in low-light AND has a 12x zoom. They just don't make them. 8x-10x is about as good as you'll get.
If you need to buy immediately, I'd say go with the F80EXR. If you can wait a few weeks, take a look at the Canon SD4500 or Nikon S8100. Both are built around CMOS sensors, which are very strong in low lighting, and they have 10x zooms.
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Simply put, you can't get a camera that's really, really good in low-light AND has a 12x zoom. They just don't make them. 8x-10x is about as good as you'll get.
If you need to buy immediately, I'd say go with the F80EXR. If you can wait a few weeks, take a look at the Canon SD4500 or Nikon S8100. Both are built around CMOS sensors, which are very strong in low lighting, and they have 10x zooms.
David King (09/01/2010)
Is there a generally recognized standard for gauging something I will call operating response speed -- the speed at which the camera responds when the button is clicked for a picture? I have a 4 year old Nikon which has good shutter speed once it is operational, but seems to be very slow to operate. I am looking at the F80EXR and I don't see a spec that speaks to my concern.
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Liam McCabe (09/01/2010)
That's shutter lag, measured in fractions of a second, but it's not typically included on a product's spec sheet (unless the manufacturer wants to point out how unusually fast a camera is).
The F80EXR though is pretty speedy from all that I've read -- it may not be at the top of its class, but it's certainly not notably slow. One tip, which I'm sure you know already, is to pre-focus: hold the shutter halfway down while you're composing the shot so that it starts to focus, then finish pressing it when you see the image that you want to capture.
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The F80EXR though is pretty speedy from all that I've read -- it may not be at the top of its class, but it's certainly not notably slow. One tip, which I'm sure you know already, is to pre-focus: hold the shutter halfway down while you're composing the shot so that it starts to focus, then finish pressing it when you see the image that you want to capture.
professional opinion? (Juanita — 08/18/2010)
Hi I'm looking to buy a camera in the next couple of days, and I want to get one that is more than just a basic ultracompact. I'm in that stage between being an ignorant p&s toter and a serious amateur, and I'm looking mostly at the Fuji F80EXR and the Canon SX120 IS. The main things I'm looking for in a camera are optical zoom, good macro, overall good image quality and good low-light images. however I also like the features of Canon's SD line like Colour Accent and Colour Swap, so I was considering the SD940 and SD780... any suggestions?
thanks!
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thanks!
Chris Weigl (08/19/2010)
The Canon SD line is fine for general use but doesn't have the long zoom range that you're looking for. I'd actually suggest getting the Canon SX130IS, which was just released. This new model has the colour modes you're looking for as well as a better zoom range. Maybe wait a couple weeks and get that?
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Fuji P&S vs Canon and Olympus (vince king — 05/27/2010)
I travel for business a lot, and most of the days I am stuck at meetings indoors. My only time to explore the towns and cities are usually in the evening and at night. hence, low light performance is a high priority for me. I've owned several Canon and Olympus P&S, and I also have a Fui f31fd. IMHO the Fuji has consistently given me the most enjoyable pictures. I am seriously looking to add either the f80exr, or f200exr to my arsenal. The pro-focus and wide dynamic range features interests me. Form what I have read so far, I may still need to bring along my trusted f31fd. Sorry, dont know much about the Nikon P&S cameras.
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The Fuji F80 EXR is best current compact superzoom (Fiqqer — 05/24/2010)
The Fuji F80EXR is the one to get. It has only just been released so is an upgrade to the others. The F70 pictures are comparable, some say better however the F80 has HD Video and the next firmware upgrade should improve image quality so that it is better than the F70. It still takes great photos in normal daylight and better than any other compact camera I have seen indoors.
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Liam McCabe (05/25/2010)
Thanks for your notes. We don't really consider this a superzoom, since it's "only" a 10x zoomer, but it's good to hear that this has decent indoor picture quality.
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pleeeeease help (natasha — 04/20/2010)
should i get the 80 or jz300?
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F80 Is Way Better (Neil Steiner — 05/05/2010)
Don't let someone tell you that the jz300 is better than the F80. Obviously they have only tried the jz300 and have no idea what they're talking about. The F80 is a huge upgrade and has several more features.
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FUji FinePix F80EXR (RAPHAEL OBODAI SAI — 01/18/2011)
PLS I WENT O BUY A DIGITAL CAMERA AND LAPTOP,PLS CAN U SEND TO ME BEFORE THIS MOUTH........................PLS I NEED IT
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help needed (fayez — 03/31/2010)
hi , what should i buy ,fuji f80 or fuji f200 ,or nikon s8000 neglecting prices
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by James DeRuvo (04/01/2010)
Nikon's point and shoots are rather lacking lately. I'd go with the Fuji, IMHO. The F200. But in the end, there's probably not all that much difference with the exception of a feature or two.
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reply (fayez — 04/01/2010)
thanks for reply , if we decide to go with fuji ,what is the choice in between f80 which i did not see yet or f200 which i have see it for a couple of minutes and it look great , in our contry the f80 need sone few weeks to land .
waiting your reply ,there prices are nearly the same .
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waiting your reply ,there prices are nearly the same .
FUJI F80EXR (RAJESH — 04/10/2010)
INSTEAD YOU SHOUL G FO A FUJI JZ300 WHICH IS FAR BETTER THAN THE 70 EXR AND 80EXR
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Fuji FinePix F80EXR Reviews
Fuji FinePix F80EXR Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 1.0 out of 5
Poor Results
(Brenda — 10/08/2010)
Have tried numerous point and shoots over the last couple of months. Tried the Fuji F80EXR at the suggestion of camera shop after losing my brand new Panasonic Lumix ZR1. The photos were grainy, had really bad low light photos. The movie mode was horrible, the noise from the zoom was incredibly loud plus zooming in and out created photo blur which took forever to focus. I have tried Samsung, Canon, Panasonic and the Fuji F80EXR was the worst in all areas. Thank goodness the camera shop let me exchange it for a Panasonic Lumix ZS7 which is incredible and glad I upgraded from the ZR1.
