Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 and FinePix JZ100: Compact zoom technology at the press of a button
Fujifilm is delighted to introduce two new members to its JZ long-zoom compact family: the FinePix JZ200 and FinePix JZ100.
Both models offer Fujifilm’s superb imaging quality to users looking for a great everyday camera with the ability to capture a wide range of subjects.
FinePix JZ200 - 16MP, 8x Optical Zoom, 2.7 inch LCD
FinePix JZ100 - 14MP, 8x Optical Zoom, 2.7 inch LCD
Up close and personal
Sitting at the heart of both these cameras is a powerful 8x Fujinon lens offering a 25-250mm focal range equivalent to a 35mm camera. The wide-ranging lens enables users to capture everything from beautiful wide-angle shots to stunning images of distant objects. At the other end of the scale, both cameras offer a close-focusing distance of 5cm, which enables users to shoot beautiful macro images that fill the frame with detail and vibrant colours.
The sensors inside these compact cameras have been designed to work perfectly with the Fujinon optics. The FinePix JZ200 offers a 16 mega pixel CCD sensor, and the entry-level FinePix JZ100 has 14 megapixels of imaging power – both perfectly capable of producing premium quality images and movies. Even reviewing stills and movie in-camera is enjoyable, thanks to the LCD screens offered by both cameras as they have been redesigned for increased brightness over previous models in the J series.
A helping hand
The FinePix JZ200 and FinePix JZ100 are ideal cameras for families looking for all-round compacts, and the imaging technology employed by both models will help users of all abilities capture pictures to be proud of.
The Scene Recognition (SR) Auto mode automatically assesses the scene and selects the optimal settings to capture the scene in perfect detail. Scenes that can be automatically recognis ed by both cameras are Portrait, Landscape, Night, Macro, Night Portrait and Backlit Portrait – covering a huge range of possible shooting scenarios.
When shooting in low-light situations, both cameras keep on capturing top-quality shots thanks to the inbuilt high ISO sensitivity (up to ISO 3200*1) and Optical Image Stabilisation.
For portraits, Fujifilm’s Face Detection can capture up to nine faces in a single scene, making these compacts ideal for large groups or families – and as both cameras have been optimised to offer improved start-up times and users will never miss capturing images of their unforgettable moments.
*1 ISO 3200 is effective in S mode.
Creative and stylish
In addition to the exciting possibilities offered when capturing still images on the FinePix JZ200 and FinePix JZ100, users can also use these compacts to shoot movie in 720p HD. A dedicated movie recording button on both compacts ensures users can quickly start capturing movie at a moment’s notice – and as everything’s captured in HD, both still images and movies can be reviewed on an HD ready television.
When it comes to portability, these super-slim metal body compacts will easily slip into pockets and are comfortable to hold for long shooting sessions. Both the JZ200 and JZ100 are available in five colours: Black, Silver, Pink, Red and Blue to ensure that all tastes are catered for.
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and FinePix JZ200: key features
- Scene Recognition Auto mode
- Face Detection
- ISO 100-3200 *1
- 8x optical zoom (25-200mm equivalent to a 35mm camera)
- 2.7-inch LCD screen
- Optical Image Stabilisation
- Five colour options
| FinePix JZ100,200 |
Number of effective pixels | JZ100:14.0million pixels |
Image sensor | 1/ 2.3-inch CCD with primary colour filter |
Storage media | Internal memory (none) |
File format (still image) | JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3 ) / |
(movie) | AVI (Motion JPEG ) |
Number of recorded pixels | JZ100 |
Lens | Fujinon 8x optical zoom lens |
focal length | f=4.5- 36.0mm, equivalent to 25-200mm on a 35mm camera |
full-aperture | F2.9(Wide)-F5.9(Telephoto) |
constitution | 8 groups 9 lenses |
Digital zoom | JZ100:approx. 6.7 x (up to approx. 53.6 x, with 8x optical zoom) |
Aperture | F2.9/F 7.8 (Wide） |
Focus distance | Normal : Wide: Approx. 30cm to infinity/0.9ft. to infinity |
Sensitivity | Auto, |
Exposure control | TTL 256-zones metering |
Exposure mode | Programmed AE, |
Shooting modes | SR AUTO, AUTO, P, Natural Light & with Flash, Natural Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text |
(MODE DIAL) | - |
Image stabiliser | Lens shift type |
Face detection | Yes |
Exposure compensation | -2.0EV-+2.0EV 1/3EV step |
Shutter speed | (Auto mode) 1/4 sec. to 1/2000 sec. , (All other modes) 8 sec. to 1/2000 sec. with mechanical shutter |
Continuous shooting (TOP) | JZ100: TOP-3 max. 1.2fps |
(LAST) | - |
(others) | - |
Auto bracketing | - |
Focus (mode) | Single AF/Continuous AF (SR AUTO) |
(type) | TTL contrast AF |
(AF frame selection) | centre / Tracking |
White balance | Automatic scene recognition |
Self-timer | Approx. 10 sec./2 sec. delay |
Flash | Auto flash (i-flash) |
| Effective range: ( ISO AUTO) |
Flash modes | Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. |
Hot shoe | - |
Electronic Viewfinder | - |
LCD monitor | JZ100: 2.7-inch, approx. 230,000 dots, TFT colour LCD monitor, approx. 96% coverage |
Movie recording | 1280 x 720 pixels / 640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames /sec.) with monaural sound. |
Photography functions | SR AUTO, Face Detection, Auto red-eye removal, Framing guideline, Automatic LCD brightness adjustment, Frame No. memory |
Playback functions | Face Detection, Photobook assist, Image search, Erase selected frames, Slide show, Auto red-eye removal, Protect, Crop, Resize, Image rotate, Mark for upload, Multi-frame playback (with Microthumbnail), Favourite |
Other functions | PictBridge, Exif Print, |
Terminal { Video output) | NTSC/PAL selectable |
(Digital interface) | USB 2.0 High-Speed |
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Power supply | Li-ion battery NP-45A or NP-45B (included) |
Dimensions | 100.3mm(W) x 55.9mm(H) x 23.9mm (D) / 3.9.(W) x 2.2.(H) x 0.9(D)in |
Weight | JZ100:Approx. 129g/ 4.5 oz.(including battery and memory card) |
| JZ100:Approx. 112g/ 3.9 oz.(excluding battery and memory card) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C-40°C |
Operating Humidity | 10%-80% (no condensation) |
Battery life | approx. 180 frames (AUTO mode) |
Accessories included | Li-ion battery NP-45A or NP-45B |
Optional accessories | Li-ion battery NP-45A |
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