Value and Verdict

Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR review – Value

At £259, you’ll find it in the mix against some stiff competition, but you’ll struggle to find a similar priced camera with a specification the beats the F550EXR – there’s no denying you get a lot of camera for the cash.

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Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR review – Verdict

If you’re after an enthusiast focused compact, then you’re better off looking at the Olympus XZ-1 or Panasonic LX5, but for those after a solid, all-round compact camera, then the F550EXR fits the bill in many ways and is a very well specified piece of kit, especially when you consider the price – 15x zoom, fast AF, and 8fps for starters. That said, while images are good and inline with the competition, they don’t quite deliver the standout results we were hoping for. Rather than opt for a CMOS BSI chip, it’s a shame the Super CCD chip that was employed by the F300EXR hasn’t been developed further.