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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm SL300 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 5 months prior to the Fujifilm SL300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm SL300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Fujifilm SL300

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Fujifilm SL300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 Fujifilm SL300 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm SL300

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Fujifilm SL300 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides outer 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) and the Fujifilm SL300 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm SL300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the Fujifilm SL300.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm SL300 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm SL300.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography details
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography details
40
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
38
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2")
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL300
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography advice
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition in class (215g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (510g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography factors
50
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (510 grams)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm SL300
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRFujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 510 gr (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $450 $280