Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung SL820

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung SL820, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and SL820 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 2 years later than the SL820 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores against the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the SL820.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SL820 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SL820.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F550 EXR should have an edge in sensor tech.