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Fujifilm FinePix A500

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User ratings:
9
3.7 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
11 %
4 stars
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3 stars
44 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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8 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • great color and sharp detail
  • easy to use and inexpensive
  • sparse controls are simple and easy to learn

Cons

  • the camera is very sluggish to use
  • noise and digital artifacts increased
  • Shutter speeds from 1/1

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 5.1 Mpx
  • 2592, 1944 px
  • 5.5
  • 1.8 in

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Fujifilm FinePix A500 - Pros & Cons

Fujifilm FinePix A500

Pros

  • great color and sharp detail
  • easy to use and inexpensive
  • sparse controls are simple and easy to learn
  • Image quality at wide-angle and medium-range focal lengths

Cons

  • the camera is very sluggish to use
  • noise and digital artifacts increased
  • Shutter speeds from 1/1
  • 500 to two seconds
  • the live preview was slightly dark and fuzzy
  • no continuous mode on the camera
  • The flash was on the puny side
  • suffers from very sluggish performance
  • red-eye-reduction system seemed worthless
  • lack of choice makes this camera simple to operate
  • sluggish performance and washed-out

Fujifilm FinePix A500 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
1.8 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
5.1 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2592 x 1944 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Fujifilm FinePix A500 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Effective pixels5.1 Mpx
Max resolution2592 x 1944 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom5.2 x
Minimum aperture3.3
Maximum aperture5.5
Focal length equiv38 - 114
Focus adjustmentAuto
Image stabiliserNo
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Built-in flashno
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Suppressed Flash
Scene modes
  • Night
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Landscape
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
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Audio features
Voice recordingno
Wind filterno
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Dimensions
Weight4.94 oz
Width3.66 in
Height2.36 in
Depth1.08 in
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Power
Battery technologyAlkaline
Rechargeable batteryno
Number of batteries supported2
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Other features
GPSno
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Image
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum400
Maximum image resolution2592 x 1944 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
Supported image file formatsJPEG
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size1.8 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots77000
Viewfinder
  • Optical
  • Screen
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Videography features
Maximum resolution320 x 240 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsAVI
Max frame rate (highest resolution)10.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate10.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Grey
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage12.0 mB
Compatible memory cardsxD
Maximum memory card size1.0 GB
Storage typesxD Picture Card
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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Fujifilm FinePix A500 Fujifilm - Editorial Reviews (8)

2.8
Based on 8 reviews
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Fujifilm FinePix A500 Fujifilm FinePix A500 - digital camera
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Published: 17.05.2006
Fujifilm FinePix A500 - digital camera

This tiny shooter is easy on the wallet, but is it worth its small price tag? Find out in our review.

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Published: 27.07.2006
Fujifilm FinePix A500 Review

Imaging Resource have reviewed the budget (£100) Fujifilm FinePix A500, a compact 5 megapixel digital [...]

Fujifilm FinePix A500 Fujifilm Reduces Price of FinePix A400 and A500
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Published: 20.06.2006
Fujifilm Reduces Price of FinePix A400 and A500

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Fujifilm FinePix A500 Fujifilm A500 Review
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Published: 25.07.2006
Fujifilm A500 Review

Fujifilm A500 review, find out how the A500 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Fujifilm FinePix A500
3.0

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Published: 17.05.2006
Fujifilm FinePix A500 - digital camera review: Fujifilm FinePix A500 - digital camera
2.5

This tiny shooter is easy on the wallet, but is it worth its small price tag? Find out in our review.

Fujifilm FinePix A500 Fujifilm FinePix A500 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Fujifilm FinePix A500 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 5/16/2006 Click on the FinePix A500 to take a QuickTime VR tour Fujifilm's A-Series cameras are ideal for the first-time digital camera buyer or any photographer who craves simplicity without sacrificing image quality. The 4-MegaPixel FinePix A400 and 5-MegaPixel FinePix

Fujifilm FinePix A500 Fujifilm FinePix A500 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Fujifilm FinePix A500 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 5/16/2006 Click on the FinePix A500 to take a QuickTime VR tour Fujifilm's A-Series cameras are ideal for the first-time digital camera buyer or any photographer who craves simplicity without sacrificing image quality. The 4-MegaPixel FinePix A400 and 5-MegaPixel FinePix