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.


The FinePix Z1000EXR has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
The FinePix Z1000EXR has the larger sensor area. The FinePix Z1000EXR has the lighter body. The FinePix AX550 and FinePix Z1000EXR have the same effective resolution. The FinePix AX550 and FinePix Z1000EXR were both released in 2012. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
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.
Released in 2012, FinePix Z1000EXR has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 157 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.