The Forgotten SuperCCD Fujifilm

Finally, a Fujifilm that is attainable for those with a budget. Here's a cool SuperCCD sensor Fujifilm that is part of a mostly forgotten line of Fuji bridge cameras. It's got all the features, the latest SuperCCD EXR sensor (there was one generation after, but it was EXR version too so not super different). Enjoy my review of using the Fujifilm S200EXR ten years later...

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[slr]

In a couple of years, old smartphone cameras will probably be the next nostalgic photography craze.

[studiolondon]

The Fujifilm Super CCD sensors were so good. Back in the early 2000's almost all compact and small sensor bridge cameras maxed out at around ISO 400 before digital noise made the photos unusable. But when Fuji launched the F10 in 2005, an unassuming point and shoot in all regards, it was a revolution (have a read of the DPRewiew review), and the demand for more manual control saw the quick launch of the F11 (same as the F10, but with those added controls), and then later the F30, which was a more slick version with even better dynamic range and high ISO performance. Unfortunately, post 2006 the megapixel wars saw this sensor fail to entice consumers thereafter, and whilst Fujifilm tried to catch up, their compacts were only 'as good' as the competition and that magic sparkle disappeared - until they focussed their attention on the APS cameras that are much loved today.

[TDDPhoto]

I used to own the Fuji HS30 EXR which is a newer version of this one and it was honestly fantastic. The zoom range was out of this world and looking at the photos I took with it I'm still impressed with how well it performed.

[hfvhf]

I had an s9600 many many years ago. Great camera that i started the hobby with.

[jerome]

One suggestion: If not in the title, pls add the cam you talk about at least in the descriptions. Otherwise the video won't be found by ppl who wanna learn about it (or find a video they've seen again).

[tejasrkd]

I was looking for an old bridge camera on the used market. Finally got my hands on the Fujifilm HS50 EXR. It surprised me with its 24mm - 1000mm manual zoom. These gems are very rare in my country and I feel lucky to find one at the perfect time.

[EVRLYNMedia]

bridge cameras are seriously underrated among the digicam community. yeah point and shoots are great too but bridge cameras still have those little image sensors, but with greater optical zoom, battery life and feature set. i had a coolpix p100 and its seriously versatile

[bedroomfilms]

I own the fs100fs!!! It was my first camera. It’s great.

[peterdavies]

I still have my S100fs and it's still working well. It was my first "good" digital camera that I bought while living and working in Shanghai, around 2007. I have some great shots from the 5 years we were living there and it resulted in me becoming a Fuji enthusiast (I now shoot mostly with an X-T20). By the way, that "lens release button" on the S200EXR is also on the S100fs. However, it is a flash sync connector and you have to pry off the rubber blanking plug to get to it.

[raymcgrath]

Wonderful video about a genuine classic bridge camera. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. As perceptive and informative as ever.

[cassia_cries]

I had a 2006 Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd (s6000fd in usa)
It was pretty good -super CCD and 28mm-300mm equiv

[thissidetowardscreen]

Excellent review! Awesome find! I enjoy these forgotten cameras. Bridge cameras have had not so good reputations, but when they are done well, they do stand out. Thanks for sharing and fascinating CCD. The colour pop is beautiful

[RobShootPhotos]

I had the Fujifilm S5000. It was advertised as 3mp, but it used the same trick smartphones use today with actually having a higher megapixel sensor to output a smaller file. 10x optical started at 37mm equivalent. It was a 6mp sensor to give you 20x digital zoom with 3mp images, or you can change the image output to 6mp but lose the abilities of digital zoom and a couple burst modes. I actually shot my first wedding with it, and it did a fantastic job.

[nathanglynn]

I love bridge cameras, I have a lumix fz35, lumix fz1000 and a Nikon p610, i also have a canon1300d dslr and a compact Olympus tg-6 cameras make me happy and I love experimenting with different lenses but the lumix fz1000 is definitely my favourite daily for sure

[endrekosa]

Fun fact: the lens was actually designed for a 2/3" sensor format - the forerunner of this camera - on which it was 28-400mm. It's called the S100FS. It also had a tilting display, higher effective resolution, and plays a little better with Lightroom's demosaicing algo (e.g., if you shoot RAW, you might be better off with the S100FS), but lacks the EXR magic of the S200. 🙂

[DigRub]

Since i received one for my birthday this camera made me love photography…

[mmcdonald]

2011 Fujifilm rolled out the XS1. 2/3” EXR sensor which used the super CCD tech, massive bridge-style manual lens range ~24-620-ish, and “X” series made-in-Japan quality/style/etc. Picked it up new - at a bargain - years after release - Love owning/using this camera.

[joelee]

Thanks for the review, I like the mechanical zoom control of the lens that no longer exist on later bridge camera design.

[anthonydotb]

Those old fuj's were great. Back in 2003 I purchased a Fujifilm s5000 and a few years later I got an s9000. They were great cameras that taught me how to use all the manual controls of all modern day cameras. Great find!

[ronnisullivan]

Im happy for you finding this camera so cheap. I’m watching 1 month after you posted and nothing under 100🥵