Fujifilm FinePix A820

Description: The Fujifilm FinePix A820 is an 8.3-megapixel, compact camera.Compared to other compact digital cameras on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $135.

Pros: Has an 8.3-megapixel resolution, which is considerably higher than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 4x optical zoom, which is somewhat more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.In fact, the average cost of a product with this high an optical zoom is $260.Weighing only 5.6 ounces without battery and media, this digital camera is rather light relative to its competitors.

Cons: Has a 1.3 in thickness.

Suitability: Suited for travel, since it won't take up a lot of space.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this digital camera has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Fujifilm
• Part Number: 15747897

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 3.9 in
• Depth 1.3 in
• Height 2.4 in
• Weight 5.5 oz

• Main Features

• Resolution 8.3 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type Super CCD HR
• Effective Sensor Resolution 8,300,000 pixels
• Optical Sensor Size 1/1.6 in
• Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO auto
• Digital Zoom 7.6 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Snow, Text, Beach, Flower, Museum, Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Night mode, Underwater, Sports mode, Party/indoor, Natural light, Portrait mode
• Max Shutter Speed 1/1200 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 4 sec
• Exposure Metering Matrix
• Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
• Exposure Metering Zones 256
• White Balance Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Fine, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
• Digital Video Format AVI
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture AVI - 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 10 MB Flash - Integrated
• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Integrated Memory 10 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage Normal, Fine JPEG 3296 x 2472, JPEG 3504 x 2336, JPEG 2304 x 1728, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 640 x 480

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 13 ft

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 8.8 mm - 35.2 mm - F/2.9-6.3
• Focal Length 8.8 mm - 35.2 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 39 - 156 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Min Focus Range 23.6 in
• Macro Focus Range 10-80cm
• Lens Aperture F/2.9-6.3
• Optical Zoom 4 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
• Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Audio recording, Auto power save, Resizing an image, IrDA compatibility, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image stabilization

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 115,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type 1, USB, Composite video/audio output, DC power input
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x xD-Picture Card, 1 x SD Memory Card

• Software

• Software FinePix Viewer, Drivers & Utilities

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows 98, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later
• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Carrying Case None
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Included Accessories Hand strap
• Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device None

• Battery

• Supported Battery AA
• Supported Battery 2 x AA Alkaline battery ( Included )

Fujifilm

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.fujifilm.com/
• Address: 555 Taxter Rd.
  Elmsford, NY 10523, , .
• Phone: 800/659-3854