Fuji F200EXR
Digital Camera Review
Jun 18, 2009
- By Tim Barribeau
3.7
The Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR is a camera with a new generation of image sensor that offers special modes for reducing image noise or improving dynamic range.We found the camera produced attractive images, but struggled in burst-mode speed and video quality.
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Color Accuracy (12.86)
The Fuji F200EXR has very good color accuracy in its Astia/Soft mode, more so than the Provia/Standard or Velvia/Vivid film simulations (color modes that mimic film types). This is a test of how much the captured color differs from the known values of the X-Rite ColorChecker chart, which we photograph under constant 3000 lux illumination, and analyze with Imatest software. Click here for more on how we test color
While generally quite accurate, the Fuji had a bit of trouble with red and cyan. The chart below shows how well each camera captured the 18 colors of the X-Rite ColorChecker chart in their most accurate color mode.
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Fuji F200EXR |
Canon SD970 IS |
Casio EX-FC100 |
Sony T900 |
| Dark Skin |
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| Light Skin |
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| Blue Sky |
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Fuji F200EXR |
Canon SD970 IS |
Casio EX-FC100 |
Sony T900 |
| Foliage |
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| Blue Flower |
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| Bluish Green |
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Fuji F200EXR |
Canon SD970 IS |
Casio EX-FC100 |
Sony T900 |
| Orange |
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| Purplish Blue |
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| Moderate Red |
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Fuji F200EXR |
Canon SD970 IS |
Casio EX-FC100 |
Sony T900 |
| Purple |
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| Yellow Green |
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| Orange Yellow |
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Canon SD970 IS |
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Sony T900 |
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| Green |
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| Red |
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Fuji F200EXR |
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Sony T900 |
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NOTE: Because of the way computer monitors reproduce colors, the images above do not exactly match the originals found on the chart or in the captured images. The chart should be used to judge the relative color shift, not the absolute captured colors.
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As you can see from the graph above, the Fuji and Canon have very similar color accuracy, while the Casio lagged behind a bit, and the Sony performed the best.
Color Modes (4.00)
The F200EXR uses "Film Simulations" for color modes, mimicking the behavior of old Fujifilm film types. It has Provia/Standard; Velvia/Vivid; Astia/Soft; black and white; and sepia. Soft was the most accurate, because it had less trouble with reds and pinks than Standard. Vivid substantially oversaturated the image, and all the colors are shifted from their ideal value to make them seem more dynamic. However, if you're shooting in Velvia or Astia modes, you won't be able to use the 800% d-range EXR mode for dynamic range enhancement, but will be limited to the 100%-400% range.
