Fujifilm's entry 6MP compact — SuperCCD HR, 39-117mm 3x zoom, xD/SD cards, AA power, 2007
The FinePix A610 was a budget compact in Fujifilm's entry-level A-series, announced in January 2007 alongside the higher-resolution FinePix A800 and shipping from March 2007 at around US$129, aimed at first-time buyers wanting a simple point-and-shoot with AA-battery convenience.
The A610 used a 6-megapixel SuperCCD HR sensor with a maximum resolution of 2,848x2,136 pixels and an ISO range of 100-400, paired with a Fujinon 3x optical zoom covering a 39-117mm equivalent range. There is no optical viewfinder; framing is done on the 2.5in, 115k-pixel LCD. It offered 256-zone metering, 14 scene modes, 10MB of built-in storage and an xD-Picture Card slot that also accepts SD cards. Power comes from two AA batteries, and the AVI movie mode records without sound because the camera has no microphone.
This is a straightforward snapshot camera: point, shoot and let the automatics handle exposure. The large screen and simple menus suit casual users, but the ISO 400 ceiling, lack of stabilisation and silent-only video keep it in the basic tier; the SuperCCD delivers pleasant colour in good light.
On the used market the A610 is a low-cost CCD-era compact. Its dual xD/SD compatibility is a practical advantage over xD-only FinePix models, since cheap SD cards still work; confirm which card is included. Check the AA battery contacts for corrosion, the card and battery doors for cracked hinges, and the LCD for scratches, as there is no viewfinder fallback.