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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z33WP Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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 Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2009
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z33WP Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm Z33WP, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm Z33WP (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z33WP and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm Z33WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Fujifilm Z33WP 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 Fujifilm Z33WP Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm Z33WP

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Fujifilm Z33WP 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z33WP Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys physical 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 Z33WP has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm Z33WP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the Fujifilm Z33WP.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z33WP size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm Z33WP is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z33WP top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z33WP Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm Z33WP.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F550 EXR provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z33WP sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
40
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography advice
Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography advice
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (215g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2")
60
environment proofing
lighter than competition (110g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
53
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
23
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography details
Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than competition (110g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography advice
50
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
26
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging info
Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm Z33WP
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRFujifilm FinePix Z33WP
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $450 $197