Canon N vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

In this article, we are matching up the Canon N versus Fujifilm F550 EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the N (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the N (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") come with different sensor sizes.

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The N was unveiled 18 months after the Fujifilm F550 EXR making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the N grades against the Fujifilm F550 EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon N features outer measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR has sizing of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Canon N versus Fujifilm F550 EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the N versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the N and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The N using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern N should have an edge in sensor innovation.