Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm JX500

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm JX500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled 5 months earlier than the Fujifilm JX500 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the Fujifilm JX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX500 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the Fujifilm JX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm JX500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm JX500.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.