Digital cameras: Compare features & prices Fujifilm FinePix XP100 review

The Fujifilm Finepix XP100 compact digital camera is perfect for going where normal cameras can't - it's waterproof, shock resistant and sealed against dust and sand. But does it take great pictures? Our rigorous tests put the picture quality of this digital camera to the test.
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In use
Shutter delay The time it takes for the camera to take the picture, after you have pressed the button from a completely unpressed position (as opposed to a half-pressed position which cuts shutter delay considerably). Subscribe
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Picture quality
Image stabilisation We measure the effectiveness of the camera's image stabiliser by judging pictures taken in trembling motion conditions and low light scenarios. We include this test even if the camera only offers Digital Anti-Blur rather than true mechanical stabilisation. The rating is for the sharpness of the image and the retention of picture quality. Subscribe
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Low light picture quality We test the camera's picture quality in challenging low light, judging the amount of graininess and the camera's ability to focus sharply on its subject. Subscribe
Face detection effectiveness We test how to see if the camera's face detection can correctly expose and focus on individual faces within a shot. This is a new test added to our 2010 test programme. Subscribe
Overall picture quality An overall rating based on our assessment of the camera's picture quality in different light conditions and at different zoom ranges, taking into account sharpness, colour accuracy, contrasting, and any distortions that may be present. Subscribe
Taking videos
Video quality An overall rating for the camera's video quality in different light conditions, judging sharpness, smoothness of moving subject and panning shots, and colour accuracy. Subscribe
Video sound quality A rating for the recorded sound quality captured by the camera's built-in microphone. Subscribe

Fujifilm FinePix XP100

  • Launch date: Apr 2012
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