Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR camera

The build of the compact, 2.5-by 4.1-by-1.3-inch (HWD) F500EXR is quite elegant, combining a glossy, gun-metal chassis with a glossy black face and a rubbery grip. The controls were designed with ergonomics in mind—the Mode dial on top of the camera is mounted on a slant so your thumb doesn't have to stretch much, and the dedicated Video-Recording button is flat against part of the body that already juts out, making it easy to press.