Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm XP200

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm XP200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm XP200 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was announced 20 months prior to the Fujifilm XP200 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores vs the Fujifilm XP200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix XP200. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm XP200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers exterior dimensions 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 XP200 has measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm XP200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the Fujifilm XP200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm XP200 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm XP200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.