Fujifilm Finepix F480 Summary
Fuji Finepix F480 Assessment
The Fuji Finepix F480 is one of the few ultra-compact cameras to feature a wide-angle lens. The functionally of the F480 is extremely basic, even when comparing to other point-and-shoot models. Notably missing features are metering modes, custom white-balance, automatic flash with red-eye reduction. Even ISO control and exposure compensation are only available in the Manual scene mode, which is not manual at all.
The Finepix F480 finds itself in a lonely spot among Fuji's digital camera lineup. Although it has an F-series designation, it do not use the outstanding sensor of the 2-digit F-series Fuji Finepix cameras, not does it share those cameras more-comprehensive controls. It does share a physical resemblance though and its build quality seems good. Performance and quality was closer to the 3-digit A-series Finepix cameras, making it rather average in those respects. With a recent price of $120 USD on Amazon, this is a very affordable camera.
The competition from ultra-compact cameras with wide-angle lenses is thin but there is the pricier Canon Powershot SD800 IS is worth its price due to its outstanding performance. The Panasonic has its FX-series too, but their image quality lags even behind the F480, although they have more features. Forgetting about the wide-angle lens, the higher grade Fuji Finepix F40fd is an even better choice.
For a deeper look at the Fuji Finepix F480, see our full-length review here.
Neocamera detailed reviewPROS | CONS |
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Wide-angle lens in ultra-compact camera | ISO control and exposure compensation hidden in 'Manual' scene mode |
Generally good exposure accuracy | Noise reduction softness at higher ISO settings |
Keeps image noise under control | Focus at tele photo end struggles in low light |
Nicely saturated colors | Slow shot-to-shot speed |
Quite accurate white-balance system | Above average chromatic aberrations |
Balances flash and ambient light very well | No auto flash with red-eye reduction |
Below average distortion | Below average battery life |
Good lens sharpness | Low-resolution instant image review |
Short shutter lag | Slow image playback |
Fast focusing | Some buttons have a cheap plastic feel |
Good macro performance | Questionable organization of menu options |
Mostly good construction, except for battery latch | Useless night scene and fireworks modes |
Attractive and easy to navigate menus | |
Average Average |
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