Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

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    Highlights

    • 16.0 MP 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-in GPS
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    Overview

    Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR was announced in 2011 and is a 1/2-inch (6.4 x 4.8 mm) Standard Compact camera with 16.0 Megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Fujifilm FinePix F series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Fujifilm FinePix F series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm F900EXR
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    		January
    2013    		 16 MP
    1/2-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm F800EXR
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    		July
    2012    		 16 MP
    1/2-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm F770EXR
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    		January
    2012    		 16.0 MP
    1/2-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm F660EXR
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    		January
    2012    		 16.0 MP
    1/2-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm F750EXR
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    		January
    2012    		 16.0 MP
    1/2-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm F600EXR
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    		August
    2011    		 16.0 MP
    1/2-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
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    2011    		 16.0 MP
    1/2-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm F500EXR
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    		January
    2011    		 16.0 MP
    1/2-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm F300EXR
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    		July
    2010    		 12.0 MP
    1/2-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm F80EXR
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    		June
    2010    		 12 MP
    1/2-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm F70EXR
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    		July
    2009    		 10 MP
    1/2-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm F200EXR
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    		April
    2009    		 12 MP
    1/1.6-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR vs FinePix F800EXR vs FinePix F770EXR vs FinePix F660EXR vs FinePix F750EXR vs FinePix F600EXR.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 39
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR features a 16.0 megapixel 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.4 x 4.8 mm and a total area of 30.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 1840, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR.

    Fujifilm F80EXR
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    1/2-inch

    12 MP

    Fujifilm F600EXR
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    1/2-inch

    16.0 MP

    Fujifilm F750EXR
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    1/2-inch

    16.0 MP

    Fujifilm F500EXR
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    1/2-inch

    16.0 MP

    Fujifilm F660EXR
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    1/2-inch

    16.0 MP

    Fujifilm F900EXR
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    1/2-inch

    16 MP

    Fujifilm F300EXR
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    1/2-inch

    12.0 MP

    Fujifilm F800EXR
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    1/2-inch

    16 MP

    Fujifilm F770EXR
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    1/2-inch

    16.0 MP

    Fujifilm F200EXR
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    1/1.6-inch

    12 MP

    Fujifilm F70EXR
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    1/2-inch

    10 MP

    Canon SX540 HS
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.3 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in GPS

    Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


    NFC

    Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR comes with NP-50 battery pack.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


    Flash

    Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.20 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR has dimensions of 104 x 63 x 33 mm (4.09 x 2.48 x 1.3"). It weighs 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    104 mm (4.09")

    63 mm (2.48")

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    63 mm (2.48")

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    33 mm (1.3")

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    Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR dimensions

    Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    64

    Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR gets a score of 64 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    64

    Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR gets a score of 64 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    85

    Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    89

    Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR gets a score of 89 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)

    Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR Evaluation

    We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR and give score of 61 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    60

    We give Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR a score of 60 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 39

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR a score of 69 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR a score of 68 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    53

    We give Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR a score of 53 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    70

    We give Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR a score of 70 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    53

    We give Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR a score of 53 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)


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