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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was manufactured 2 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the Fujifilm S1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Fujifilm S1500

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Fujifilm S1500 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 Fujifilm S1500 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm S1500

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Fujifilm S1500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has proportions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm S1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the Fujifilm S1500.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm S1500 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm S1500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will result in greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F550 EXR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography features
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
19
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography information
Fujifilm S1500 Street photography information
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (215g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
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lighter than competition (215 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
long reach (396mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography information
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have Timelapse mode
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm S1500
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRFujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 345g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $450 $200