Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Here is a thorough review of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 18 months later than the SP-800 UZ which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features outside 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) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SP-800 UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SP-800 UZ.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.