Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300

Below is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 17 months before the Fujifilm S8300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm S8300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys 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) while the Fujifilm S8300 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm S8300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the Fujifilm S8300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm S8300 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR uses the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.