Canon 550D vs Fujifilm J30

Let's look more in depth at the Canon 550D versus Fujifilm J30, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the 550D (18MP) and Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the 550D (APS-C) and Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The 550D was introduced 9 months after the Fujifilm J30 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 550D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 550D scores against the Fujifilm J30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 550D and Fujifilm FinePix J30. The whole galleries are available at Canon 550D Gallery and Fujifilm J30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 550D enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm J30 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 550D versus Fujifilm J30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 550D versus the Fujifilm J30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 550D and Fujifilm J30 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550D and Fujifilm J30.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 550D using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 550D will provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer 550D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.