Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SP-100

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and SP-100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled 3 years prior to the SP-100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up versus the SP-100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Olympus SP-100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the SP-100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SP-100 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SP-100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.