Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR and the Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR was introduced in July 2011 and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR was introduced in January 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR 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

      Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Highlights

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

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

      •   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)
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Light - 234 g (0.52 lb / 8.25 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   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 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

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR over Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR.

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
      Lighter 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz) vs 234 g (0.52 lb / 8.25 oz)

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      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR over Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR.

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 360 mm vs 500 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 15x vs 20x
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps vs 11.0 fps

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini
        Built-in GPS
        Light215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)234 g (0.52 lb / 8.25 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR
        Small Sensor1/2-inch1/2-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Both models feature 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. Their native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. They 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 cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS

      Cameras have 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.
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      NFC on Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

      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 Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR has an HDMI and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR comes with NP-50 battery pack and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR comes with NP-50A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR. Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.20 m on Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR and 3.70 m Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m on Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR body has dimensions of 104 x 63 x 33 mm (4.09 x 2.48 x 1.3") and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR body has dimensions of 105 x 63 x 36 mm (4.13 x 2.48 x 1.42"). Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR weighs 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR weighs 234 g (0.52 lb / 8.25 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

      104 mm

      63 mm

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      63 mm

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      33 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   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
      GOOD
      76
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   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
      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   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
      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   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)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 234 g (0.52 lb / 8.25 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   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)
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 234 g (0.52 lb / 8.25 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR and give both of them the 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.


      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      61

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 39
      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      75
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

      GOOD
      70
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

      POOR
      53
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 234 g (0.52 lb / 8.25 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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