Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W800

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony W800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and W800 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 3 years prior to the W800 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores against the W800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony W800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the W800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and W800.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony W800 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.