Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm SL240

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 5 months prior to the Fujifilm SL240 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm SL240 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL240 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm SL240 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 select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the Fujifilm SL240.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm SL240 is 91 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm SL240.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.