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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Announced July 2011
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X20
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm X30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was manufactured 4 years before the Fujifilm X30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades versus the Fujifilm X30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 Fujifilm X30 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
AnnouncedAugust 2014July 2011More modern by 37 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Fujifilm X30 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with physical measurements 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 X30 has specifications of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm X30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the Fujifilm X30.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm X30 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm X30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography info
39
MP count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
47
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography factors
Fujifilm X30 Street photography factors
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (423 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
52
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (215g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
better than average battery (470 per charge)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (423g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
49
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
58
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (423 grams)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm X30
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRFujifilm X30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Fujifilm X30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR EXR Processor II
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 215g (0.47 pounds) 423g (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 life - 470 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $450 $499