Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was manufactured 2 years after the Fujifilm S8100fd which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up against the Fujifilm S8100fd in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features external 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) whilst the Fujifilm S8100fd has dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm S8100fd in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm S8100fd is 91 and 75 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm S8100fd.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will resolve extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.