FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2").

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The F300EXR was introduced 12 months prior to the Fujifilm F550 EXR so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the F300EXR scores versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm F550 EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR and the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm F550 EXR to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.