What a great purchase!

Author's Rating:

Pros: Size, appearance, features, ease of use, battery life

Cons: None!

The Bottom Line: 
This is a great camera at a great price and would make most any casual photography enthusiast happy as a clown.

Author's Review
I love everything about this camera! It is very aesthetically pleasing with its small size, sleek shape, and trendy color options. I chose the brown and have gotten many second looks and compliments. The features are very user-friendly and intuitive. I was practically an expert after using the camera for a couple of days. The pictures are crisp and vivid. I love the face detection feature and the image stabilization really comes in handy. I have used this camera in several high action situations and the results have been beautiful. The LCD display is large for the overall size of the camera and is very clear. You are able to take shots very rapidly, which came in handy on a trip to an amusement park. The zoom is great and more powerful than most cameras I looked at in this price range. It has a good weight to it and looks and feels more expensive than it is. The metal casing feels good to the touch, not cheap at all. The finish has been very durable so far, although it does smudge easily and needs to be wiped with a soft cloth often. The battery life has been amazing. The camera has an automatic shut off feature so as not to drain the battery if it is left on for an extended period. I just can't say enough about how pleased I am with this purchase. This is my second Fuji camera and I will definitely stick with this brand in the future.