Fujifilm FinePix 2300

A longtime contender mark the digital imaging arena, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A. Inc. has unreal a skookum tumtum shine effect consumer-based digital cameras predominance green years. Fujifilm's peak digicam under the FinePix pet name name -- the 4700 Zoom -- was introduced in 2000, incorporating Fuji's highly controversial Super CCD technology. While the subsequent FinePix 4800 and 4900 models both fell within the higher-quality prosumer category ($700 - $1,000 list), Fujifilm also introduced three new entry level models, the FinePix 2300 and 2400 Zoom, and the FinePix 40i with MP3 and QuickTime movie capabilities. Both the Fujifilm FinePix 2300 and 2400 sport the same 2.1-megapixel CCD sensor (of Fuji design, but not Super CCD), compact construction, and point-and-shoot user interface.

Fujifilm FinePix 2300      Specifications! Effective pixels 1.9 million Image sensor Sensor photo detector:2.1 million; Sensor size:1/2.7 inch (5.27 x 3.96 mm); Sensor type:CCD Image size Max resolution:1600 x 1200; Low resolution:1280 x 960, 640 x 480 Storage media Storage types:SmartMedia; Storage included:8 MB SmartMedia LCD monitor LCD:1.6 inch ; LCD Pixels:n/a Exposure metering 64 segment Exposure Modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Slow, Off Interface Yes Power sources Battery/Charger:No; Battery:AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended) Dimensions 110 x 77 x 39 mm (4.3 x 3 x 1.5 in) Weight 240 g (8.5 oz)

The difference lies in the lenses. The 2400 features a 3x optical zoom lens and the 2300 has a fixed-focus 36mm equivalent wide-angle lens, with a price difference of just over $100 ($279 vs. $399 list). While we would happily invest the extra money for the convenience and versatility of a 3x zoom lens, our tests indicate that the FinePix Fujifilm FinePix 2300 still delivers high-quality images at a very reasonable price. If you're in the market for great price and point-and-shoot simplicity, this model certainly deserves your attention.

 

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