Canon S95 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon S95 and Fujifilm F550 EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") boast different sensor sizes.

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The S95 was unveiled 7 months before the Fujifilm F550 EXR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S95 scores against the Fujifilm F550 EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S95 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Canon S95 and Fujifilm F550 EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S95 and the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S95 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S95 is going to be behind in sensor tech.