Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax MX-1

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax MX-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and MX-1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was announced 23 months prior to the MX-1 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up against the MX-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features outer measurements 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 Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax MX-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the MX-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and MX-1 is 91 and 84 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and MX-1.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.