Reasons to choose FinePix E550 Zoom
Released in 2004, FinePix E550 Zoom has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 260 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix E550 Zoom
vs Ricoh Caplio RR630
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
FinePix E550 Zoom38 mm²
Caplio RR630- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 5 mm²
- Relative difference
- 12.1%
The FinePix E550 Zoom 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 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix E550 ZoomMetricCaplio RR630
6 MPEffective pixels6 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.66 µmPixel pitch2.51 µm
7.08 µm²Pixel area6.32 µm²
14.13 MP/cm²Pixel density15.83 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
260 gWeight150 g
xD Picture CardStorageSecure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 E550 Zoom has the larger sensor area. The Caplio RR630 has the lighter body. The FinePix E550 Zoom and Caplio RR630 have the same effective resolution. The Caplio RR630 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Caplio RR630
Released in 2006, Caplio RR630 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.