Fujifilm FinePix S5700 S700 Announced

Fuji have announced the new Fujifilm FinePix S5700 / S700 - a budget update to the Fujifilm FinePix S5600 / S5200 (reviewed here) - it features a 10x optical zoom lens, a 7 megapixel sensor, a 2.5" screen, XD and SD card slots, and ISO upto 1600 (to help combat image blur). The camera will be available in March.

"Advanced amateur photographers interested in an affordable, step-up digital camera will welcome the introduction of the seven-MegaPixel, long zoom, SLR-styled FinePix S700, announced today by FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc.

Ideal for families seeking to kick it up a notch with a more advanced, compact SLR-style digital camera without losing operational simplicity, the FinePix S700 is feature-packed, yet affordable and easy to use. Additionally, its powerful 10x optical zoom will ensure that you capture great close-up action shots of your kids playing sports or candid shots of the family on vacation."