Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Fujifilm S1500
Fujifilm F550 EXR | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
Fujifilm S1500 | Fujifilm F550 EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm S1500
Fujifilm F550 EXR | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | |
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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 |