The FinePix A330's performance is sufficient for snapshots but otherwise unremarkable. Time from start-up to first shot is average at just shy of 4 seconds, as is shot-to-shot time without flash at about 3.5 seconds. Flash recycling slows the time between shots to an almost frustrating 5.2 seconds. But you won't have to wait too long to snap when you press the shutter-release button; lag times were about 0.6 and 0.8 second in bright and low light, respectively. You can't rely on this camera to focus in very low light, but its AF warning signal prevents you from ending up with blurry pictures.
We were pleasantly surprised by this camera's image quality. Our test shots, even of a moving freight train, were generally well exposed and sufficiently sharp. The FinePix A330 has a tendency to slightly underexpose, but we see that as a plus since it rarely clipped highlights. We can more easily live with less detail in the shadows. Image noise was minimal, and the FinePix A330 did a nice job with macro shots. All in all, we think most snapshot photographers will be pleased.
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