Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX200 IS versus Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX200 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the Fujifilm F550 EXR which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX200 IS scores vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Fujifilm F550 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX200 IS versus Fujifilm F550 EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 90 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX200 IS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.