Fujifilm FinePix XP-20 Waterproof Camera Review and Prices

Fujifilm FinePix XP20 14 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD

Fujifilm FinePix XP-20 is one of new underwater and outdoor compact digital camera which has been released in January 2011. FinePix XP20 offers a competitively-priced entry into the sector with a specification that will ensure outdoor-loving photographers or adventure sports enthusiasts are well catered for. As well as offering all the benefits of an outdoor camera, the FinePix XP20 is also a great picture-taking machine in its own right. It boasts a full range of flash overrides, face detection for perfect portraits and a healthy selection of subject-based scene modes, which includes Motion Panorama which automatically stitches up to three shots to create panoramic picture.

Fujifilm FinePix XP-20 equipped with 4 megapixel resolution CCD image sensor. Aside from capturing photos, you can also use this device to shoot videos of up to 720p at 30 fps. It also has 5x optical zoom lens so you can get a closer look at your subject. In order to minimize the shake and blur as a result of the zoom, the Fujifilm FinePix XP20 is also equipped with a reliable image stabilization feature.

Fujifilm FinePix XP-20 Features Summary

14 megapixels resolution won’t miss the finest details of your subject
5X – 28mm optical zoom lens allows you to capture the real scale, depth, dynamism of the scene at a wide angle
Dual Image Stabilization is the combination of high sensitivity and CCD shift image stabilization that works to eliminate blurred photos by freezing action and minimizing blurs at maximum zoom range
Capture high resolution images in 16:9 format (1,280 x 720 pixels)
Sealed with powerful waterproof of up to 5m (16.4ft.) depth, shockproof up to 1.5m (4.9ft.) fall, freezeproof for max. -10°C (14°F), and dustproof
2.7-inch, approx. 230,000 dots, TFT color LCD monitor, approx. 96 % coverage
Framed scenes are automatically detected and selected into appropriate camera settings: Portrait, Landscape, Night, Macro, Night Portrait, and Backlit Portrait
Face Detection optimizes people pictures by identifying faces and adjusting focus and exposure to ensure bright, clear results
Red-eye removal automatically detects and corrects flash reflection for a perfect end result
Face Detection Self-timer automatically sets off after the number and position of faces in a scene are detected, snapping the photo at the right moment, with all the faces in focus and properly exposed
Tracking auto focus keeps fast moving subjects in the frame and in focus
With just a touch of a button, shoot movies underwater
Media storage : SD/SDHC/SDXC with 10MB internal memory
Battery life : approx. 200 shots