Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm X20

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm X20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 21 months before the Fujifilm X20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm X20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Fujifilm X20. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features outer 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) and the Fujifilm X20 has dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the Fujifilm X20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm X20 is 91 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm X20.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.