Fujifilm F800EXR vs Kodak M550

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Kodak M550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and M550 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and M550 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was announced 2 years after the M550 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades against the M550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Kodak EasyShare M550. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Kodak M550 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR features external dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F800EXR and Kodak M550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs the M550.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and M550 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and M550.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F800EXR will have an advantage in sensor technology.