Seven, The Daily Telegraph - February 2008

"Can men derive comfort from the size of their optical zoom? The Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd has an 18x lens, which is a lot for a camera that might look like a SLR but isn't. It has eight megapixels of pin-point detail, wide-angle zoom lens and a maximum ISO sensitivity of 6400, which means detailed images can be taken in dimly lit places without the need for a flash."

Digital Camera Buyer (November 2007)

"The FinePix S8000fd is Fujifilm’s best ever attempt to create the ultimate ultra-zoom camera.It’s a serious challenger to the likes of the Olympus SP-560 UZ and Panasonic Lumix FZ18, a real alternative to a digital SLR and an excellent camera in its own right. A competitive price only adds to the appeal."

Computer Shopper - February 2008

4 stars
"Fujifilm has produced a range of good SRL-styled ultra-zoom cameras over the past few years, and the FinePix S8000fd is its best yet. It's the first to include optical image stabilisation to counteract blur from camera shake."

Computer Buyer - November 2007

4 stars - Top Value Buyer
"Fujifilm's first superzoom with optical image stabilisation. They seem to have nailed it fist time, giving reliably blur-free photos where other cameras falter."