Fujifilm FinePix Z800EXR: Sixth sensor

The Fujifilm FinePix Z800EXR is the very latest Fuji camera to pack the clever, super-adaptable EXR sensor. We're practically out of sensor-related puns, but as this is the sixth EXR camera we've got our headline.

The 12-megapixel EXR sensor can automatically decide what kind of situation it's looking at, and double up pixels to extract more detail, more dynamic range in high-contrast scenes, or more sensitivity in low-light situations. It also chooses the best kind of autofocus depending on conditions: phase detection AF for contrasty scenes, or contrast AF in lower light.

It seems like only 5 minutes since the Z800's predecessor, the Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR, was unveiled, but that's the fast-paced 21st century we live in.

Beneath the Z800's sliding face plate is a 5x optical zoom. Other features include a motion panorama mode to take extra-wide shots in one smooth sweeping movement, and face detection that remembers eight family or friends' phizzogs. It also shoots 720p video.

The 89mm (3.5-inch) touchscreen detects which way round the camera is being held, and displays the onscreen menu options accordingly.