Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L820

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and L820 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 18 months before the L820 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the L820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Nikon Coolpix L820. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys outer dimensions 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 Nikon L820 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon L820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the L820.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and L820 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and L820.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.