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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica C

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica C 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
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Launched September 2013
  • Also Known as Typ112
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica C Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Leica C, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and C (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and C (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was announced 3 years prior to the C and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores vs the C in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Leica C

 Fujifilm F550 EXR C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 C Fujifilm F550 EXR 
LaunchedSeptember 2013July 2011Fresher by 26 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Leica C

 Fujifilm F550 EXR C 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica C Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Leica C has proportions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Leica C in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the C.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica C size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and C is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and C.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Leica C Portrait photography highlights
39
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2")
42
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Street photography with Leica C
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2")
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography advice
Leica C Sports photography advice
52
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography advice
Leica C Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Leica C as a Landscape photography camera
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging highlights
Leica C Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Leica C
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRLeica C
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Leica C
Also called as - Typ112
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2013-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 1%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 195g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $450 $1,299