This is a pure megapixel upgrade of the popular S5700. Ramped up from 7.1 to 8 megapixels, the S5800 retains the 10 times optical zoom (35mm equivalent to 38-380mm), high 1600 ISO (light sensitivity) that enables both exposure in low light conditions and faster shutter speeds for sharper pictures, and Super Macro Mode for close-up photography of objects as near as 1cm. This is an entry level advanced digital camera for users who want a powerful zoom in a body that is ultra compact in comparison to SLRs and has the option of both full automatic capability through its Intelligent Flash and 12 Scene Modes or the ability to work in full manual mode for creative work. A very nice added capability is its movie mode, which captures movies at 30 frames per second for as long as your memory card has capacity. This camera is also dual SD and xD memory card compatible.

This is an upgrade model on the A700 and identical to the A800 except in the replacement of the 3 times zoom with a more powerful 4 times zoom and the introduction of dual compatibility with SD or xD memory cards. This is a camera for users wanting a simple, easy to use and affordable automatic camera for causal, general use photography. Upgraded from the A700, the CCD moves from a 7.3 to 8.3 megapixels, the ISO (light sensitivity) has increased from ISO 400 to ISO 800; the LCD is enlarged slightly from 2.4 inches to a more class standard 2.5 inches; movie mode now records clips at 30 frames per second as opposed to 10 frames per second; and the voice memo function on the A700 has been discarded on the A800.

The 7.1 megapixel mini SLR-style camera boasts a 10x optical zoom and Anti Blur mode which is, Fujifilm says, more effective than image stabilization, ISO up to 1600 and a 5th generation of Super CCD HR sensor. It also offers full manual control, VGA movie mode and RAW image capture.

The Fujifilm Finepix F31fd is Fuji’s first pocketable digital camera to feature hardware-based Face Detection technology.