Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon W300

Below is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon W300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and W300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 6 years prior to the W300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up versus the W300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Nikon Coolpix W300. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Nikon W300 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers 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) whilst the Nikon W300 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon W300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the W300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and W300 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and W300.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.