The FinePix Z30 captured 283 shots on a single charge of its rechargeable lithium ion battery, which was enough to earn it a battery-life score of Good.

The FinePix Z30 uses SD and SDHC cards for storage; the card slot lies hidden behind the battery door. Fujifilm tucked a USB port under the battery door, too, so you'll have to open the battery compartment to perform a number of options with the camera. Unfortunately, the plastic-and-metal battery door construction feels as though it could snap off rather easily in the course of extended use.

Given this camera's appearance, its image quality is a nice surprise; but the Fujifilm FinePix Z30 isn't likely to sway anyone besides teenage girls due to its My Little Pony color scheme, its basic feature set, and its rubber controls. Adults in search of a capable $200 point-and-shoot with a colorful exterior are apt to prefer the red-clad or perhaps the silver-and-blue . Still, for potential buyers who fall into its target audience, the FinePix Z30 does offer good value for the price.