FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm HS10 versus Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the HS10 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HS10 was introduced 12 months before the Fujifilm F550 EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HS10 grades versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS10 has physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm HS10 versus Fujifilm F550 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the HS10 versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 60 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HS10 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged HS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.