Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony TF1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and TF1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 23 months before the TF1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up vs the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the TF1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TF1.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.