Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Canon EOS 550D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Canon EOS 550D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 550D is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro were released 2007 and Canon EOS 550D was released 2010. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 2007
Canon EOS 550D 2010

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 550D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 550D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 550D has 18,7 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 6 MP
12121088 pixels
4256 x 2848
Canon EOS 550D 18,7 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456

Canon EOS 550D has a 48 % larger resolution than Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 550D has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. Canon EOS 550D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 100-3200
Canon EOS 550D 100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 550D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 550D can shoot up to 3,7 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 3
Canon EOS 550D 3,7

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS 550D. Sadly, the Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro weighs 920 gr (equal to 2.03 lb) which is 80% heavier than Canon EOS 550D and its 510 gr (or 1.12 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 920 gr
2.03 lb
Canon EOS 550D 510 gr
1.12 lb

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Canon EOS 550D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Canon EOS 550D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 550D
Name Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Canon EOS 550D
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 550D
Release Year 2007 2010
Release Date 2007-07-13 2010-02-08
MSRP N/A 899 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 550D
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 550D
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Resolution 4256 x 2848 pixels 5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels 6 MP 18,7 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 4
Image
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 550D
ISO Range 100 - 3200 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 550D
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points N/A 9
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 550D
Articulated LCD N/A Fixed
Screen size 2.5” 3”
Screen dots 230000 1040000
Touch screen No No
Screen type N/A TFT color liquid-crystal LCD
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.) 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 550D
Frames per second 3 fps 3,7 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters 13 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 550D
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A H.264
Video resolution N/A 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No No
Storage
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 550D
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 550D
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control Yes (Optional) Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 550D
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion Battery Lithium-Ion LP-E8 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A N/A
Width 147 mm 129 mm
Height 113 mm 98 mm
Depth 74 mm 62 mm
Weight 920 gram 510 gram