Testseek.com have collected 51 expert reviews of the Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR.
May 2011
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24 360 mm zoom lens in a compact
Well built body
Sensorshift image stabilization
Beautiful 3inch LCD with excellent outdoor visibility
Quick shutter, Impressive display resolution, Simultaneous RAW and JPEG capture, Intuitive physical and digital UI
Battery life, Some might be scared off by its size – a little too big for the average pocket, Digital noise above ISO 1,600, Price – paying more over $300 for a point-and-shoot can be a hard sell
There’s no denying the Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR is a remarkable device and packs a punch in its small package. ...
Low image noise in EXRSN mode, Superb dynamicrange in EXRDR mode, Virtually distortion free, No noticeable vignetting, Excellent resistance to chromatic aberrations, Excellent automatic whitebalance, Good color accuracy, Reliable exposure, Superb stabiliz
Above average image noise at 16 MP, Strong blurring starting at ISO 1600 at 16 MP, Strong corner softness near wideangle, Complex interaction of features, strange limits, Userinterface rather twisted, LCD does not keep up during continuous drive, No physi
The EXR technology lets the F550 EXR capture images in one of three mode:While some may be disappointed that the increase to 16 megapixels has increased image, which is not so destructive until ISO 800, the Fuji Finepix F550 EXR remains a really good came...
Abstract: Fujifilm is hardly mentioned in the conversation involving the best semi-pro point and shoot cameras, but it should be. We hear a lot about the stellar and compact Canon S90/S95, the Nikon P7000, the Panasonic Lumix LX5 and the Olympus XZ-1 as the all-...
Abstract: Fujifilm's FinePix F550 EXR steps into the competitive 'travellers' zoom' sector of the digicam market, providing a few advantages over its main rivals. For photo enthusiasts, its most critical benefits are P, A, S and M shooting modes plus support for...
Abstract: Measuring 103.5 x 62.5 x 32.6 mm and weighing around 215 grams with battery and memory card installed, it's small enough to slip into a jacket pocket and won't weigh you down on a long walk. It's also relatively inconspicuous, which is a big advantage whe...
Sturdy, well-built feel, Shoots RAW, Good image stabilisation, particularly at the telephoto end, GPS updates reasonably quickly,
Sluggish RAW processing time, start-up time, Some images can look over-processed, Evening and low-light images are quite poor,
While the F550EXR offers a range of excellent features for travelling photographers and a great GPS module, it is let down by average images....
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Published: 2012-01-02, Author: Juha , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: The stylish and robust Finepix F550EXR is aimed at serious photographers, with RAW image format support and manual exposure modes.A rear-illuminated EXR CMOS sensor provides 16-megapixel resolution and the FinePix has three special modes for the extend...
The fujifilm FinePix F550EXR is a well-constructed, feature-packed and fun camera to use. The ability to shoot raw is a plus, but the cameras image quality is on a par with the best in its class rather than being a leader...
The 15X-zoom FinePix F550EXR has GPS features and in-camera extras that go beyond the norm, but its image and video quality lags a bit behind competitors. ...
Long, 15x optical zoom; built-in GPS; 1080p video recording; raw support
Annoying pop-up flash; fiddly buttons; some issues with picture noise at higher sensitivity settings
A list of features as long as your arm and an equally lengthy optical zoom all work in the Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR's favour. But this superzoom has a number of flaws that prevent it from achieving greatness....
