The S-series

With dSLR-like styling, the shooters in this series attempt to bridge the gap between point-and-shoots and the big guns. Most of them come with long zoom range and are targeted at shutterbugs who want more creative control with less bulk. Although the prices for dSLRs are dropping, Fujifilm told us its bridges are holding on strong.

Price range: S$359 (US$264.31) to S$999 (US$735.52)

In this series

FinePix S100FS
It may feel intimidating the first time you hold the S100FS--after all, its build and footprint surpass those of most entry-level dSLRs. The wealth of controls which mimic its more advanced cousins should go well with fussy photographers who demand control in every aspect when snapping a shot. The 14.3x zoom is coupled with an optical IS to counter shaky hands when shooting through the far end of the lens. This snapper is also the first to feature Film Simulation, which emulates the color of Fujifilm's popular positive slides.

FinePix S8100fd
The large lens barrel with silver accent may look weird, but within it is a 27mm wide-angle lens coupled with 18x zoom, one of the longest in the FinePix family. This formula gives the S8100fd flexibility to snap a wide expanse of landscape or zoom in for telephoto portraits. The burst mode of 13.5 frames per second makes this snapper an ideal tool for capturing action shots. To top it all, there is CCD-shift image stabilizer to compensate for blur caused by shaky hands.
Other related models: S1000fd and S6500fd