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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Older Model is Canon S95
  • New Model is Canon S110
Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon S100 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") boast different sensor size.

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The S100 was brought out 6 months later than the Fujifilm F550 EXR and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S100 grades against the Fujifilm F550 EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 S100 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Canon S100

 Fujifilm F550 EXR S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Fujifilm F550 EXR

 S100 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
LaunchedDecember 2011July 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S100 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S100 and the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S100 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
39
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography features
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography features
32
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography information
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography information
61
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average (215g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S100
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging features
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging features
36
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 Canon PowerShot S100Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-12-22 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 EXR
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 39
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 10.6
DXO Low light rating 153 158
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $429 $450