Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm XP30

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm XP30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out about the same time to the Fujifilm XP30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the Fujifilm XP30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix XP30. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm XP30 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP30 has sizing of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm XP30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the Fujifilm XP30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm XP30 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm XP30.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.