Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus 7040

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus 7040, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and 7040 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was manufactured 19 months later than the 7040 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the 7040 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has exterior measurements 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 Olympus 7040 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus 7040 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the 7040.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and 7040 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and 7040.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F550 EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.