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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the Fujifilm S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Fujifilm S1

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 Fujifilm S1 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 30 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm S1

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Fujifilm S1 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has specifications of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the Fujifilm S1.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm S1 is 91 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm S1.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
39
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2")
56
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography details
Fujifilm S1 Street photography details
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others (680g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography info
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (350 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
69
lighter than others in class (215g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
great battery (350 shots)
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than others (680 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
49
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
58
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
57
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing external mic port
heavier than others (680g)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm S1
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Fujifilm FinePix S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 680 grams (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $450 $400