Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S5100

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon S5100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and S5100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and S5100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 12 months later than the S5100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores vs the S5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon S5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the S5100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S5100 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S5100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.