Fuji S8200 review

A mid-priced shooter with a whole lot of reach

Fuji S8200 review
The Fujifilm FinePix S8200 has a 40x zoom

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Fujifilm FinePix S8200

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The Toy Camera filter mode acts predictably, boosting saturation and darkening the edges.

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The flowers here are clearly in focus and the background is nicely blurred. Shadow detail is retained while keeping white tones true to life.

Fujifilm FinePix S8200

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Foreground detail is crisp, while the rest of the flower blends nicely into the background.

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If you've got a steady hand, the Fuji S8200's impressive zoom can capture even distant moving objects.

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While you can focus crisply at the long range of the lens, background objects can appear a little flat.

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Even on this complexly-lit birdhouse, the camera manages to maintain good shadow detail while avoiding blowing out highlights.

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Even with this complex and busy subject, a good range of detail is visible at both the centre and sides of the frame.

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Colour reproduction is vivid and clear in both high and low light areas of this image.

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While capable of attractive depth of field, the camera's sensor struggles to evenly balance lighting on bright subjects.

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Well lit subjects are clear and bright, with good colour reproduction.

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Detail is good across the entire frame, with very little chromatic aberration.

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The Fuji S8200's impressive zoom range enables you to get up close and personal without spooking wild animals.

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The 40x zoom offers a jaw-dropping range of view, from ultra wide to very, very close. That said, you can expect to lose a little definition the further you zoom in.

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