Fujifilm Finepix F80EXR Review

The review seems inconsistent with that of the Fuji F70EXR, given that at the current price point the Fuji F80 is cheaper than when the Fuhi F70 was reviewed. The images in normal daylight seem pin sharp to me until you get 300-400% screen image size. The noticeable aggressive noise reduction is in the dark indoor photos, however I have yet to see any other compact Camera get anywhere near close - so much that people have asked how I get so much detail into my indoor photos. Its worthy for more that the 87% rating give, which is still good but given in is superior on most ways of cameras with a higher rating, even its younger sibling.

The rating seems on the harsh side given this camera is superior on most ways to the competitors and even its younger sibling. The Fuji F70 EXR was reviewd at a higher price point than the Fuji F80EXR, does nothing better than this (some things are equal) and this has HD video recording with zoom control; yet has a higher rating.

After comparing the results from the F70 and F80 side by side during the review I found the pixel smoothing on the F80 to be more aggressive. It does still take decent photos, but the amount of post-processing spoils it somewhat. As image quality is one of the most important elements in a digital camera I feel it necessary to highlight more than the likes of video quality or zoom length. 87% is still an excellent score, so the camera is still a recommended purchase.

I was debating whether to buy the F80 instead of the F70 as a replacement for my aging but beautiful Leica Digilux 2, as both F70 and F80 are available from some sellers, but I opted for the F70, partly on the basis of the WDC review rating of 93%, the highest ever given to a compact camera, and on the basis that the additional 2 million pixels on the same sized sensor would probably lead to more noise rather than better definition. And it seems I was right to do so. Obviously Fuji has had to put in greater smoothing into the F80 to compensate for the additional noise generated by the greater pixel density. The F70, however, produces simply outstanding images, far better than I expected. The EXR technology is amazing, although leaving it in "EXR Auto" will use a lot of battery power. I regularly use the EXR Dynamic Range setting, and the EXR High Definition setting, with often stunning results. Moreover, the F70 is beautifully made, not at all "plasticy", and looks very handsome in its high-gloss gun-metal grey metal body. It's an extraordinarily capable, well-made camera that's ideal for travelling or in any circumstances where a DSLR or even a Micro 4/3rds is to large or too fiddly to carry. If Fuji gets around to putting a DX or FX-size EXR sensor and processing engine into a DSLR body, that will really give Nikon, Canon and Sony something to worry about.

I really didn't like this camera and took it back to John Lewis for a refund. I'm no expert and have previously had Fuji cameras but the dial on the back side of the camera to select the modes is far too easy to turn accidently on to the wrong setting when placing the camera in a camera case or simply putting it in your pocket. I was also disappointed I could not seem to charge the battery without taking the battery out of the camera.

Most new cameras don't have the facility to recharge the battery in the camera. It is the same with Panasonic, Ricoh & Fuji. I buy a lot for work and there are very few nowadays. I don't have a problem with the dial - is the case the right size for the camera?

This Fuji F80EXR is the most disappointing camera we've owned. Purchase was based on it's good reviews, and was made to replace my wife's - wait for it - Kodak M753. The highly portable Kodak had been used roughly on MANY long hikes (500mi+) and bike tours. From the 1000's of images taken, it very rarely produced something poor and then usually in light conditions that challenged its spec. The Fuji was to have been a big step up. It is not. It over- or under-exposes at random. Landscapes oriented towards the sun are usually awful. Focus is often far from sharp and images often dull. It is most capable in low light or indoors where suddenly it produces good, sharp, correctly exposed images. Being a keen photographer, my wife had became very depressed with her work using the Fuji. So, under a purist's protest from me, she replaced the Fuji with a Kodak M583 (Schneider-Kreuznach lens). Each picture taken is now duplicated using the Fuji and a copy severely cropped to study focus and sharpness. Not once yet has the Fuji matched this Kodak which gives superior sharpness, always correct exposure and well-balanced bright colours.

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