Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L830

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and L830 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed 3 years before the L830 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades versus the L830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Nikon Coolpix L830. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Nikon L830 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon L830 has specifications of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon L830 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the L830.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and L830 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and L830.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be behind in sensor tech.