Fujifilm FinePix A203 2.1MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

by Fuji

Product Details

Product Manual [2.69mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 1.4 x 3.8 x 2.5 inches ; 5.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006HMP4
• Item model number: Finepix A 203
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,483 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 23, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

For the novice digital photographer, the Fuji FinePix A203 offers a 2.1-megapixel resolution with flexible functions in a trim, slim design--just over 5 ounces with batteries. It's also one of the first digital cameras to utilize the tiny XD memory card.

Optics and Resolution
Featuring a CCD sensor with 2 million effective pixels, the FinePix A203 delivers a wide range of detail and color (with images up to 1,600 x 1,200 pixels) and prints up to 8 by 10 inches. The FinePix A203 features a fast f2.8 Fujinon lens with a 3x optical zoom and a 2.5x digital zoom for a 7.5x total zoom. Its lens focal length is equivalent to 38-114mm on a 35mm camera.

Storage and Transfer
The FinePix A203 is one of the first digital cameras to be compatible with the new XD memory card. Comparable in size to a penny and weighing less than 1/10th of an ounce, the new XD memory card is not only currently the smallest image-storage medium, but it also uses less power for better battery performance and has faster data transfer rates than other memory cards. The included 16 MB XD card will store approximately 25 images at fine mode and 39 images at normal mode.

To transfer images to your computer, simply attach the included USB cable between your PC and your camera--your computer should automatically recognize the camera and let you move the pictures to your hard drive.

Movie Mode
In movie mode, the FinePix A203 produces digital videos (with no sound) in QVGA (320 x 240) format for movies approximately 60 seconds in length at 10 frames per second. The limited resolution of your movies guarantees that this feature won't replace your camcorder, but it's perfect for when you just want to capture a quick movie and e-mail it to a friend or relative.

More Features

• 1.5-inch LCD monitor
• White balance: auto, plus 6 selectable positions in manual mode
• Flash modes: auto, red-eye reduction, forced flash, suppressed flash, and slow synchro
• Sensitivity: ISO 100 equivalent
• Shutter speed: 1/2 to 1/2,000 second

Power
The FinePix A203 is powered by two AA batteries (alkalines are included). We recommend getting a set or two of rechargeable nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries and a charger. A digital camera will kill a set of alkaline batteries extremely quickly, especially if you're using the camera's LCD display, so they aren't recommended except in a pinch.

Size
At 3.8 by 2.5 by 1.4 inches and 5.1 ounces (without battery), the FinePix A303 is an easily pocketable point-and-shoot camera.

Contents
This package includes the FinePix A203 digital camera, 16 MB XD memory card, two AA alkaline batteries, USB cable, hand strap, and CD-ROM with software and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars There is no market for this camera., November 18, 2002

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John "alphajc" (Irvine, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fujifilm FinePix A203 2.1MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I bought this camera and regret it since returning it will cost a huge restocking cost (i didn't buy it at amazon). For the same price as this A203...you can find the 3mpix version the A303. So why does Fuji even make this A203? I'm not sure. A good price for this camera would be (One hundred ninety nine dollars).

As for the camera itself, its picture quality is impressive...but the most annoying characteristic is its around 4-second delay after taking each picture. That means you cannot take pictures in rapid succession. Aside from that, it's controls are very easy to use, battery-life is excellent, and its compact size make it nice camera...but do yourself a favor and buy the A303. Might as well get 3mpix for the same price as 2mpix.

Another thing about this camera is that it is one of the few that is Made in Japan. So there is no cheap Chinese or Mexican labor involved in manufacturing this camera.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, October 17, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Fujifilm FinePix A203 2.1MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

Its a nice camera, compact, and the quality of pictures is sharp & very good. I shopped a lot of cameras and brought earlier sony & returned it & brought this one. This is pretty good in indoors as well as outdoors. The memory is pretty good very fast. For the price, it has lot of features & very handy.
I recomend this to people to also wants the quality of indoor shots good & outdoor ofcourse is good in most cameras

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good reliable camera, November 19, 2003

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Abizer Ghadiali (Floral park, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fujifilm FinePix A203 2.1MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

This is a great camera, but the only problem is that its out dated. There are better, faster, and more stylish camera's out there now. But from when i bought it, till now, it has given me no problems.