Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P520

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and P520 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was announced 18 months prior to the P520 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades versus the P520 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Nikon Coolpix P520. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Nikon P520 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers external dimensions 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 P520 has measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the P520.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and P520 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and P520.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon P520 will result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.