Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX1

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and HX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed 2 years after the HX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the HX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides outer 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 Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the HX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and HX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and HX1.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F550 EXR should have an edge in sensor tech.