Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was manufactured 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S9400W which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores against the Fujifilm S9400W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9400W has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm S9400W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the Fujifilm S9400W.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm S9400W is 91 and 61 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.