Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm Z37

Here is a thorough review of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm Z37, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z37 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores against the Fujifilm Z37 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Fujifilm FinePix Z37. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm Z37 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z37 has measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm Z37 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the Fujifilm Z37.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm Z37 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm Z37.

As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.