Fujifilm FinePix S6500FD

Résumé : The S6500fd from Fujifilm is a fairly straightforward 6.3-megapixel camera. This doesn't mean it's basic - it's very well designed and boasts a number of features that can help you take high-quality photos without having to spend ages fiddling with ...

Points forts : Good optical zoom, fast shooting, automatic 'face-detection' technology

Points faibles : Larger and heavier than many digital cameras

Conclusion : The comfortable design, fast shooting mode and automatic features will appeal to the hobbyist who is used to using a traditional SLR camera €" but you'll need to shop around online for a good price.

Conclusion : Although the number of pixels still rises, it appears that, for a number of manufacturers, the real Megapixel race has ended. They seek to distinguish themselves through other affairs now. Instead of more pixels, digital cameras get new functionality ...

Résumé : Bridge camera with six megapixels......

Résumé : It's difficult to imagine a way to spend £300 and get more for your money than you do with the S6500fd. It's simple to use, the manual lens is flexible and there are some useful features on board. It doesn't handle like a true bridge camera, but then ...

Points forts : Lightweight ; compatible with AA-sized batteries ; 10.7x optical zoom that begins from 28mm ; high ISO up to 3,200 ; face detection feature ; manual zoom during movie recording

Points faibles : Difficult to toggle focus mode switch ; no dedicated ISO button ; mediocre bundled software ; continuous shooting mode disappointing

Conclusion : The FinePix S6500fd is a lightweight megazoom which performs well in low-light with high ISO settings. But if you are a sports photographer, there are better cameras out there.