Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-4000

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-4000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and FE-4000 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed 2 years after the FE-4000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up against the FE-4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Olympus FE-4000. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-4000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the FE-4000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FE-4000 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FE-4000.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.