FujiFilm FinePix S3300 is the latest digital compact camera that is making headlines in India. The main attraction is the 26x super zoom feature and the punch line “Now nobody can escape your sight” says it all. The FujiFilm FinePix S3300 is now available in India for a price tag of well within Rs. 16K.

FujiFilm FinePix S3300 Features

FinePix S3300 is a compact camera packed with powerful features. The main highlight is the 26x super zoom function (you might have seen the advertisement on TV and in newspapers) apart from that this digital camera houses a 14 megapixel resolution with ISO sensitivity up to 6400. The screen size is 3.0 inch and lens are 24mm wide.

Price of fujifilm finepix s3300 in India
Price of fujifilm finepix s3300 in India

The camera also come with the EVF (Electronic viewfinder). The EVF can automatically sense when the eye is placed to the EVF and switches off the LCD display. Using EVF instead of LCD screen improves stability and helps you get a perfect shot every time.

fujifilm finepix S3300 back view
fujifilm finepix S3300 back view

The FujiFilm FinePix S3300 can record videos and pictures in HD (High Definition) mode which can be later viewed on a HDTV. To view images or videos on HDTV you will need to buy HDMI cable available in the market.

The super long 26x zoom is not as you see in the advertisement it is a bit exaggerated. However 26x zoom is really good. Just to give you an actual idea check the image below.

fujifilm finepix S3300 26x super zoom sample
fujifilm finepix S3300 26x super zoom sample

The image (A) is at 1x zoom (normal) the image (B) is at 10x optical zoom and image (C ) is at full 26x optical zoom (super long zoom). After viewing the images you will get a better idea how well the 26x zoom will perform in reality. As you can clearly see that the distance between the subject and the camera in the advertisement shown on TV and newspaper is way too much. The zoom functionality comes with 43 step zoom control which means the zooming transition is very smooth.

fujifilm  finepix s3300 digital camera top view with zoom
fujifilm finepix s3300 digital camera top view with zoom

The FujiFilm S3300 supports 6 scene SR Auto mode the scenes are automatically detected and the required camera settings are implemented. The modes are Portrait for closeups, Landscape for scenic shots, night for low light shots, macro for extreme closeups, night portrait for low light close up shots and back-lit portrait which brightens the face when there is a light source from behind the subject. All these auto modes makes sure that you get a perfect professional looking pictures with every click.

Other features of FujiFilm S3300 are the 2cm super macro mode, motion panorama, instant zoom, tracking auto focus that keeps a moving object in frame and focus and zoom bracketing mode which takes 3 shots at different magnification (1x, 1.4x and 2x).

Tagging technology is incorporated within the FinePix S3300 camera which makes it easier to organize photos and upload it to FaceBook and YouTube.

The FujiFilm FinePix S3300 does not have an build in rechargeable battery but instead gets powered by 4x AA batteries. This camera supports SD/SDHC memory cards.

FujiFilm FinePix S3300 price in India Rs. 15,500 with 2 years warranty and free 4 GB card, battery charger and camera pouch.

FujiFilm Website : www.fujifilmindia.com
Customer Care : Toll Free 1800 2000 608

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By Rajeev Rana

Founder and Chief Editor - gogi.in