Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z30

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm Z30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 2 years after the Fujifilm Z30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores against the Fujifilm Z30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers outside dimensions 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 Z30 has measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the Fujifilm Z30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm Z30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm Z30.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F550 EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.