FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the S1600 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S1600 was announced 17 months earlier than the Fujifilm F550 EXR making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S1600 grades versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F550 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S1600 compared to the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 78 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1600 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older S1600 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.