Canon S90 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon S90 and Fujifilm F550 EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") possess different sensor size.

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The S90 was released 15 months prior to the Fujifilm F550 EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S90 matches up vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S90 and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S90 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Canon S90 and Fujifilm F550 EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S90 versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S90 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.