Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W530

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony W530, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and W530 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled 7 months later than the W530 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades versus the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers outer 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 W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony W530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the W530.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and W530 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and W530.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F550 EXR will have an edge in sensor technology.