Reasons to choose FinePix AX550
Released in 2012, FinePix AX550 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 168 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix AX550
vs Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
FinePix AX55031 mm²
FinePix HS20 EXR- Area ratio
- 1.08:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 7.9%
The FinePix HS20 EXR has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix AX550MetricFinePix HS20 EXR
16 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.4 × 4.8
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.39 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area1.92 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density52.08 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
168 gWeight730 g
SD/SDHCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
2xAA type batteriesBattery4 x AA batteries (Alkaline, NiMH or Lithium)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix HS20 EXR has the larger sensor area. The FinePix AX550 has the lighter body. The FinePix AX550 and FinePix HS20 EXR have the same effective resolution. The FinePix AX550 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix HS20 EXR
Released in 2011, FinePix HS20 EXR has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 730 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.