Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z35
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix Z35. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm Z35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Fujifilm Z35
Fujifilm F550 EXR | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 25 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
Fujifilm Z35 | Fujifilm F550 EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm Z35
Fujifilm F550 EXR | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm Z35 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | |
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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 |