Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SH-2

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and SH-2 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled 4 years prior to the SH-2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades versus the SH-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the SH-2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SH-2 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SH-2.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.