As soon as the summer season is set, people plan out holidays to the coolest and the most beautiful places. To accompany them in their holidays in and out, Fuji has brought a new ultra-compact digicam, called as FinePix JX280.

An expansion to Fuji’s J-series of digital cameras, the FinePix JX280 is a compact and stylish camera that offers an excellent value for money.

On the feature front, the FinePix JX280 comes integrated with a 14-mp CCD, Fujinon 5x optical zoom wide-angle lens and a high-resolution 2.7-inch LCD display. The integrated lens is measured just 28mm to 140mm, while its high-grade metal body works as a shield against bumps and scrapes. The metal body boosts the elegant look of the camera, and its18.5mm thick slim form helps it slide into pocket and small purse.

Apart from that, you can also record 720p HD movies with FinePix JX280 with optimum quality sound. The new digicam by Fuji captures high-quality still images at 1920 x 1080 pixels. The camera is rich in functions such as Tracking Auto Focus, Auto Stitch function and Motion Panorama Mode.

The strong point of the camera lies in Smile/Blink detection function and auto Scene Recognition system that smartly detects the type of scene being shot. The same attributes also optimize the focus of the camera, its white balance and its exposure.

The image stabilization system of the camera is also taken care by the SR Auto function, Auto Focus, Auto Stitch and Motion Panorama mode. Thanks to camera’s high-level of image stabilization, which helps reduce blur levels.

As David Troy, Marketing Director, Electronic Imaging Division at Fujifilm says that the launch of FinePix JX280 was caused by the remarkable response that the J-series of their cameras had received over the past.

This response created zeal in them to give even better options to the users that suit their growing needs and their pockets. With its superb looks and great price, the FinePix JX280 allows users to enjoy their holidays in a superb ways.

Slated to be made available in August 2010, the FinePix JX280 could be bought at a price of $149.95.