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Fujifilm FinePix A820

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  • alaTest.com

    Editors' rating: 83

    Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 217 reviews of Fujifilm FinePix A820 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 45/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 540866 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.

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  • digitalcamerareview.com

    Summary: The Fujifilm Finepix A820 is a solid little camera. With its current price point of between $150 and $200 and the low noise performance of the 1/1.6" Super CCD sensor, the camera is a great value. Good image quality, good battery life, quality ...

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CNET editors' buying advice

We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Digital cameras. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of digital camera.

Snapshooter

The casual photographer needs a camera that is easy to carry and easy to use, so compact and ultracompact cameras make the best choice. These digital cameras are the most useful for taking snapshots anywhere, and can produce nice photos for email, web, or prints smaller than 8x10 inches.

The specs that matter

Resolution It doesn't matter. Most digital cameras on the market today have sufficient resolution for your needs.
Price$150 to $300
Lens typeZoom (range encompassing at least 38mm to 114mm, 35mm equivalent)
Storage mediaInternal memory, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, xD-Picture Card, or Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard
Photo file formatJPEG
InterfacesUSB, NTSC/PAL television connection
Exposure controlsAutomatic, programmed scene modes, exposure compensation (for tweaking the automatic exposure)
Focus controlsAutomatic
Flash modesAutomatic, fill, red-eye reduction
SoftwarePhoto stitching, photo album, slide show
Multimedia VGA (640x480), 30fps video-clip recording with sound
Cool features to look for Direct-to-printer (PictBridge) output compatibility, in-camera red-eye removal, automatic exposure fix, optical or mechanical image stabilization, face detection

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CNET product brief

Description: The Fujifilm FinePix A820 is an 8.3-megapixel, compact camera.Compared to other compact digital cameras on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $135.

Pros: Has an 8.3-megapixel resolution, which is considerably higher than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 4x optical zoom, which is somewhat more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.In fact, the average cost of a product with this high an optical zoom is $260.Weighing only 5.6 ounces without battery and media, this digital camera is rather light relative to its competitors.

Cons: Has a 1.3 in thickness.

Suitability: Suited for travel, since it won't take up a lot of space.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this digital camera has great features for the money.

Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.

CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.

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