Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was manufactured 17 months prior to the Fujifilm SL1000 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the Fujifilm SL1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL1000 has sizing of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the Fujifilm SL1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm SL1000 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm SL1000.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.