Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Kodak M550

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Kodak M550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and M550 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and M550 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 19 months later than the M550 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the M550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Kodak EasyShare M550. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Kodak M550 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Kodak M550 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Kodak M550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the M550.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and M550 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and M550.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F550 EXR provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.