Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P530

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and P530 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled 3 years earlier than the P530 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up against the P530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Nikon Coolpix P530. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Nikon P530 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got outer 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) while the Nikon P530 has dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon P530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the P530.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and P530 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and P530.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.