Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX610 HS versus Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SX610 HS was launched 3 years later than the Fujifilm F550 EXR and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX610 HS matches up against the Fujifilm F550 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS provides external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Fujifilm F550 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Canon SX610 HS versus Fujifilm F550 EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS and the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX610 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX610 HS will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.