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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm Z35, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was manufactured 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z35 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm Z35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Fujifilm Z35

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 Fujifilm Z35 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm Z35

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Fujifilm Z35 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z35 has dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the Fujifilm Z35.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm Z35 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm Z35.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F550 EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography details
Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography details
39
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2")
54
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
69
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
49
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging advice
Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
25
lighter than average in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm Z35
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRFujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 3 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-50 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $450 $130