Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX30V

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and HX30V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled 7 months earlier than the HX30V so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades versus the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the HX30V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and HX30V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and HX30V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX30V will offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.