Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L840

Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and L840 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 4 years earlier than the L840 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the L840 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Nikon Coolpix L840. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Nikon L840 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys external 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 L840 has proportions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L840 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the L840.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and L840 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and L840.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.