Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm XP30

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm XP30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was revealed 17 months after the Fujifilm XP30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm T550 scores vs the Fujifilm XP30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Fujifilm FinePix XP30. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Fujifilm XP30 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP30 has sizing of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm XP30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the Fujifilm XP30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm XP30 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm XP30.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm T550 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T550 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.