The Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR comes with a lot of bells and whistles, especially for a point-and-shoot camera right about the $400 price. Fuji recently introduced the Super CCD EXR sensor that greatly improves the dynamic range of this camera. The large 3 inch LCD screen is also a plus, and the camera can take up to 12 megapixel pictures. The camera measures 3.8x2.3x0.9 inches and only weighs 6.8 ounces.
To start off, the Super CCD EXR has to be mentioned first. The sensor comes in three different modes: the Fine Capture Mode, the Pixel Fusion Mode and the Dual Capture Mode. The Fine Capture Mode captures pictures using the full 12 megapixels. The Pixel
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Fusion Mode uses six megapixels by combining two adjacent pixels. The Dual Capture Mode also only uses six megapixels, but in this case the setting will combine two pictures taken simultaneously to create a more dynamic range.
The Fine Capture Mode will definitely give you really clear, crisp pictures. But, for the average point-and-shoot camera user, the smaller six megapixel modes would probably work best. And, then you will be able to take more pictures with the NP-50 Lithium Ion battery, which should be able to take up to 230 pictures per charge. Plus in the Pixel Fusion mode, you can take sharper pictures even at higher ISO.
