Fuji FinePix Z30 Digital Camera Review

Fuji FinePix Z30

Digital Camera Review

The Z30 is a very compact, fairly inexpensive, 10-megapixel point-and-shoot that will be available soon from Fujifilm for around $180. In our time with a pre-production sample at PMA, the little Z30 showed us a couple of surprises. It's loaded with automatic controls, playback effects, continuous shooting features, and numerous self-timer modes.
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Conclusion  

We didn't go crazy over the Fujifilm Finepix Z30, but for a low-end model that costs around $180 that isn't very surprising. The best features of the camera are its compact size, portable shape, 10-megapixel capability, and 3x optical zoom. The overall design wasn't too impressive, and in our time spent handling the device it felt cluttered and flawed. Buttons are too close together, the USB port is poorly located, and the body doesn't feel durable or look elegant.

If you like what the Z30 has to offer, check out the waterproof Fujifilm Z33WP, which has similar specs plus a ruggedized body and only costs an extra $20 bucks.

Likes Dislikes

• Lots of playback effects and settings
• Numerous continuous shooting and self-timer modes
• Small and compact, but still includes 3x optical zoom

• No manual controls
• Awkward, clunky design results in poor grip
• Cramped buttons on back side
• Terrible port placement

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