Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX350

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and HX350 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 6 years earlier than the HX350 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the HX350 in terms of 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-HX350. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the HX350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and HX350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and HX350.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX350 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.