Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed 17 months prior to the XZ-2 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades versus the XZ-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the XZ-2 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and XZ-2 iHS is 91 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be behind in sensor tech.