The Fujifilm Finepix J27 is a compact little point and shoot camera that looks like it was made to fit into pockets. The size means that there's only space for a miniature 3x optical zoom to fit into the camera. The controls buttons on the back and the body itself are made of plastic. It has a really smooth finish which isn't always a nice thing, as it makes the camera slightly slippery to hold. The screen is extremely laggy with or without enough light for the camera to focus on. The interface is a little more attractive than the S1500 which we found rather appalling. Still, there's a long way to go before the interface becomes more friendly like on a Sony or a Canon camera. The panorama feature exists in this particular camera as well. The tiny USB connector is left open without any protection lid or flap. Over time, this might get clogged with dust. There are very few buttons at the back of the camera. All the options and shooting modes can be selected by going to the main menu. The buttons are tiny in comparison to other cameras and feel cheap. There are small display LEDs at the back of the camera that show the status. The flash is located near the centre of the camera so there's little chance that your finger will cover the flash. This is a problem faced with many ultracompact cameras.

The Fujifilm Finepix J27 is a compact little point and shoot camera that looks like it was made to fit into pockets. The size means that there's only space for a...