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Fujifilm FinePix E550

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The FinePix E550 Zoom was announced at the end of July 2004. The E550 is essentially the same camera as the FinePix F810 (see note below) in a less expensive plastic body, and without the widescreen LCD or 16:9 shooting mode, AA batteries instead of a Li-Ion pack and USB 1.1 rather than 2.0. The E550's sensor is the fourth generation of the now well-established Super CCD technology, offering 12.3MP output from 6.3 million effective pixels. Like the F810 the new camera offers a 4x optical zoom (32.5-130mm equiv.), fast operation and a fairly comprehensive array of manual controls in a compact, traditionally-styled body.Read more
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Pros

  • picture quality was excellent and the movie mode was very impressive also
  • Light weight
  • portable

Cons

  • the LCD screen is nearly impossible to see in dimly lit rooms
  • Memory card corruption can happen with any card type and any camera manufacturer
  • Sets ISO as above and cuts off flash

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 7.44x5.58 mm
  • 6.3 Mpx
  • 2848, 2136 px
  • 8
  • 2.0 in
  • no

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Fujifilm FinePix E550 - Pros & Cons

Fujifilm FinePix E550

Pros

  • picture quality was excellent and the movie mode was very impressive also
  • Light weight
  • portable
  • and easy to use
  • Battery life was a very pleasant surprise
  • camera and computer storage is cheaper than ever
  • sharp 4x zoom lens
  • compact size
  • and straightforward user interface
  • very impressive and useful IBIS system
  • AF performance is still impressive in most situations

Cons

  • the LCD screen is nearly impossible to see in dimly lit rooms
  • Memory card corruption can happen with any card type and any camera manufacturer
  • Sets ISO as above and cuts off flash
  • lost photos due to a corrupted memory card
  • optical viewfinder could use a little help
  • Flash is partially blocked by the lens
  • lack of a d-pad on the back of the X-S10
  • its close proximity to the front command dial
  • lack of weather-proofing and slightly inferior autofocus
  • usual dials too confusing
  • power button to be too slippery for our liking

Fujifilm FinePix E550 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
6.3 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2848 x 2136 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Fujifilm FinePix E550 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.29 in
Effective pixels6.3 Mpx
Max resolution2848 x 2136 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom6.3 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture8
Focal length equiv32.5 - 130
Image stabiliserNo
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modesAuto
Self-timer delay10.0 s
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productSilver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cardsxD
Storage typesxD Picture Card
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version1.1
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes
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Image
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum800
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots154000
Touch screenno
Viewfinder
  • Optical
  • Screen
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Dimensions
Weight7.05 oz
Width4.13 in
Height1.35 in
Depth2.48 in
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Power
Battery technologyAlkaline
Rechargeable batteryyes
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Other features
GPSno

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Fujifilm FinePix E550 Fujifilm - Editorial Reviews (10)

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Fujifilm FinePix E550 Fujifilm FinePix E550 Zoom Review
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Published: 22.10.2004
Fujifilm FinePix E550 Zoom Review

The FinePix E550 Zoom was announced at the end of July 2004. The E550 is essentially the same camera as the FinePix F810 (see note below) in a less expensive plastic body, and without the widescreen LCD or 16:9 shooting mode, AA batteries instead of a Li-Ion pack and USB 1.1 rather than 2.0. The E550's sensor is the fourth generation of the now well-established Super CCD technology, offering 12.3MP output from 6.3 million effective pixels. Like the F810 the new camera offers a 4x optical zoom (32.5-130mm equiv.), fast operation and a fairly comprehensive array of manual controls in a compact, traditionally-styled body.

Fujifilm FinePix E550 Fujifilm FinePix E550 Digital Camera Review
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Published: 03.12.2004
Fujifilm FinePix E550 Digital Camera Review

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Fujifilm FinePix E550 Fujifilm FinePix E550 6 to 7 Megapixel user reviews : 4.2 out of 5 - 7 reviews - photographyreview.com
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Fujifilm FinePix E550 6 to 7 Megapixel user reviews : 4.2 out of 5 - 7 reviews - photographyreview.com

Fujifilm FinePix E550 6 to 7 Megapixel user reviews : 4.2 out of 5 - 7 reviews - photographyreview.com

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Fujifilm FinePix E550 Zoom
3.5

Fujifilm FinePix E550 Fujifilm FinePix E550 Zoom Review
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DPReview
Published: 22.10.2004
Fujifilm FinePix E550 Zoom Review

The FinePix E550 Zoom was announced at the end of July 2004. The E550 is essentially the same camera as the FinePix F810 (see note below) in a less expensive plastic body, and without the widescreen LCD or 16:9 shooting mode, AA batteries instead of a Li-Ion pack and USB 1.1 rather than 2.0. The E550's sensor is the fourth generation of the now well-established Super CCD technology, offering 12.3MP output from 6.3 million effective pixels. Like the F810 the new camera offers a 4x optical zoom (32.5-130mm equiv.), fast operation and a fairly comprehensive array of manual controls in a compact, traditionally-styled body.

Fujifilm FinePix E550 Fujifilm FinePix E550 review
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TechRadar
Published: 01.01.2005
Fujifilm FinePix E550 review
4.5

Unlovely, but a beast of a machine

Fujifilm FinePix E550 Fujifilm FinePix E - First Take
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Published: 26.10.2005
Fujifilm FinePix E - First Take

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Fujifilm FinePix E550 Fujifilm FinePix E550 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Fujifilm FinePix E550 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 09/17/2004 Click on the FinePix E550 to take a QuickTime VR tour New for 2004 is Fujifilm's compact, durable and lightweight FinePix E-series of versatile digital cameras that combine the ease of point-and-shoot for new users with a more powerful feature set that satisfies the needs of

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Fujifilm FinePix E550 Review - Steve's Digicams

Steve's Conclusion As the flagship model of its 2004