Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Kodak Z950

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Kodak Z950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and Z950 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Z950 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was announced 14 months later than the Z950 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up against the Z950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Kodak EasyShare Z950. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Kodak Z950 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Kodak Z950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the Z950.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Z950 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Z950.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.