Customer Reviews

Fujifilm Finepix Z20fd 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Wasabi Green)

5 star:		(115)
4 star:		(34)
3 star:		(15)
2 star:		(16)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

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Here is a nice raw, unedited video file straight from this camera's memory card of a dim low light dance ballroom.

I have this camera for about one week, took aobut 130 pics, using all the different shooting modes available.
1. shooting modes are very intuititve and easy to use
2. great quality pics, i bought the 2Gb card, you can store and take up to 800 pics of the best quality shots
3. I saw the same camera in Target at $180
4. it fits inside my little purse, it is no bigger than my motorola cell phone
5. I was so happy with this little thing, taking pictures of houses, plants, swinging it aorund my wrist, and .... slipped off my hand hitting hard on a concrete pathway....and it survived!! It suffered no damages except for the few ugly nicks on the chrome part (stupid me).
I am so happy!!

This is a very attractive camera, with lots of cool features and very good screen. However, the core function of a camera, for me, is to take pictures, and in this respect the Z20fd failed.

I am not a `novice' user, but nor am I an expert. I don't even have the best eyesight in the world. I do not expect perfection from such a well priced product. However, it was clear to me from the outset that the picture quality on this camera was poor. Such was the good quality of the screen that I could tell without even downloading the pictures, that they were not good. When I downloaded them, they all clearly lacked definition and wereoverexposed. This was a couple of trial shots taken around the house and garden. I couldn't believe it! I therefore took a series of identical shots (on identical settings) with the Z20fd and my cheap old pocket Olympus (D-435). When the pictures were compared side-by-side, I was surprised to find that the Olympus was obviously better. I then showed the pictures to my wife, without telling her what camera took the pictures, and in every case she thought the Olympus was better.

All the professional reviews of this camera agree that its picture quality is rubbish. I ignored them as I don't regard myself as expert enough to see or care about the imperfections they find. Instead, I decided to go with the all the positive feedback left here.

Regrettably, I sent the Z20fd back and am looking for another camera. In the meantime I'll stick with my old Olympus. As I said, I am not one who expects the earth for a dime. I really wanted this snazzy little camera. But ultimately, it can't take a decent picture.

(The reason I'm giving it two stars instead of one, is that it has loads of cool features and a good screen, so good, in fact, I immediately saw how crap it's pictures were.)

Scientifically and industrially, Fuji builds world beater optics and optical systems. Mass market cameras are a sideline for them to privilege us with their technology in a consumer package.

Here is the simplest, cheapest, coolest little camera among the pack of little cams. The view finder has a state of the art high resolution LCD. Picture quality is perfect. It's fast and fun. I'm not sure how you could make the user interface more intuitive. There is a lot of technology whipping around inside the package that I can well appreciate.

Because the name is not Nikon or Canon, don't be put off. Fuji consumer products always seem to insure that you get more delight for your money as Fuji fights the known brands for market share by one-upping the competition. This little camera is a another great example.

This camera was primarily intended for the younger crowd, but I will definitely recommend it to Anyone of Any Age. Its very stylish if you care about that, and the features are spectacular. With the up to 10MP resolution, and the highly advanced face detection, and the fact that the video clips are in MP4 format make this camera a must have for the occasional picture taker of any age. The bundled software is ok, though I prefer to just use Windows Photo Gallery to import and format the SD card. Of course there are many many more features to speak of, but I want to keep this short. Overall, It's an A+. Super sharp photos, clean and smooth video (With Sound) and a fairly sharp 2.5" LCD. Its one of those 'Pull it out of your pocket, slide it open and shoot" That fast, that easy. Oh, and by the way, forget about AA or AAA batteries, This has a cell-phone like Li-Ion battery that lasts and lasts, and comes with charger (No USB charging though) If you do choose this model, you won't regret it.

After 2 broken digital cameras (one Sony and one Nikon which broke only after 2 months of use), I can truly say this is my perfect camera. It is portable, easy to use and takes probably the best pictures I have seen in this class of camera.

It shoots readily without that long delay I have experienced with other cameras so you can truly capture the moment. It also takes the most awesome action shots in the "sport" mode. I went to an amusement park with my family and caught crystal clear pictures of my husband and daughter on the rides while they were in motion. The "anti-shake" option is wonderful as well considering I am always chasing a 2 year old around for pictures. This camera is very easy to use and at first seems like it might not have many options, but does.

Overall, this is the best camera for the money and I can't say enough about it considering the plethora of problems I have had with my digital cameras in the past.

I was looking for a small and simple camera, and I am very happy with the Z20fd. This camera looks too small and to simple to be as good as it is.

UPSIDE: Small size. Simple operation. I recently took it on a trip to Hawaii, and I was very pleased with the photo quality and even the videos. It was easy to carry in a pocket. As others have mentioned, this camera does quite well in dim light. The default settings are just what I want most of the time, but there are different modes that are fun to play with. It accepts xD and SD chips. A separate button for video mode simplifies video recording.

DOWNSIDE: The battery life was not as good as my Fujifilm F10, and this may be because the front slide that turns the camera on can too easily be opened in one's pocket. There is no optical viewfinder, and in bright sunlight the LCD screen is hard to see. It is too easy to put your finger in front of the lens. Also, I would prefer more than 3x optical zoom (however, but with this size of camera without an extended lens, it does quite well). The audio portion of videos can be muddled in crowds or in noisy locations, and some music is quite distorted (although I have not found any digital camera in this price range that does as well). The video button is small and awkward to push, and first-time users often assume it is the power button, inadvertently starting a video recording when only wanting to turn the camera on.

i decided on the fujifilm finepix z20fd after doing a hard core search for a small digicam. i also looked at similar nikons, cannons, kodaks.
i got it yesterday and i am so happy with it after just taking a few random trial shots! wow!

i TOTALLY rec this little cam if u guys r in the market.... i'll attach some pics i took last night in my trial run. oh and i did ZERO editing to these pics...this is how they took (minus i size reduced them to post).
i'll update this review after i take this baby on vacation and print some pics!
but so far - 5 stars!

I recently purchased this camera to replace an older-than-dirt (at least in the world of technology) Sony Cybershot. It was the sleek design that attracted my eye, and the low price that kept it there! I first saw it at BJs for $140, and when I read the list of features, I thought it was too good to be true. I purchased it, and was amazed with the quality of pictures. I brought this camera on a trip to the White Mountains of NH last week, and was stunned by how many amazing shots I got. (Even my father, a long-time photographer, was amazed!)

Pros:
-sleek, small design
-lens cover that slides open, rather than one that you may take off and lose (or one that mechanically opens, and may freeze up like my Cybershot)
-high MP value for such a low price!
-multiple shooting/quality modes
-fine zoom
-lithium-ion battery has long life (I'd say 10 hours, but I honestly haven't paid much attention to that- it hasn't been a problem for me.)
-high-quality video - picture AND sound. Even looks/sounds good when hooked up to my television.

Cons:
-low internal memory
-lithium-ion battery needs to be charged (can't simply be replaced on the go)

Other than that, I can't really complain! If you're looking to find a high-quality point-and-click with a small design and a small price tag, this one's for you!

This camera was a birthday present to my 13 year old niece. I work as a photographer AND as a representative for a competing camera manufacturer, so I was extremely sceptical that this camera would be suitable.

My nieces eyes lit up when she opened the gift, and to my surprise she was able to use it immediately (the battery was charged at the factory?).
She took dozens of pictures at her party, and didn't seem to have any problems with lag time, 'hunting' focus, or exposure problems that would be evident with most other cameras in the unusual lighting conditions where her party was held.

Most importantly, it was easy to use. She started using it immediately, which means that she didn't read the instruction book. She got a lot of great, fun photos, and was able to view 'em right away without the need of instructions.