Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 13 months after the Fujifilm Z1000EXR which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm T550 grades vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm T550 features the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh more difficult. The newer Fujifilm T550 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.