FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) is relatively well matched but the S2800HD (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") have different sensor size.

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The S2800HD was unveiled 17 months before the Fujifilm F550 EXR which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S2800HD matches up vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S2800HD and the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 75 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S2800HD using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.