Fuji E550
A compact digital pocket camera with partial manual controls and RAW capture capability
Overview
The Fuji E550 is a digital pocket camera from Fujifilm, noted for its handling and design. It has a 6.3-megapixel sensor with a native image size of 2048 x 1536 and an interpolated maximum of 4048 x 3040. It has partial manual controls and can capture RAW, which makes it a capable choice for enthusiasts despite the small body. Reviews mentioned it in 2004, and one source used it as a family camera in the early 2000s.
Specifications
| Resolution / Megapixels | 6.3 MP |
| Maximum Resolution (interpolated) | 4048 x 3040 |
| Resolution (native) | 2048 x 1536 |
| Lens focal length (35mm equivalent) | equivalent to a 32.5-130mm lens on a 35mm camera |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3" |
| Weight | 7.1 oz |
| RAW capture capability | Yes |
| Manual controls | Partial/gives some manual controls |
Design
The E550 uses a fourth-generation Super CCD HR sensor and a 4x Fujinon lens. It has a reputation as one of the best-handling and best-thought-out digital pocket cameras. The user interface is straightforward and the body is compact. It sits in the point-and-shoot category, with quick response and solid build quality.
Context
In 2004 the Fuji E550 was an attractively priced consumer digital camera, and reviewers praised it as an excellent all-around point-and-shoot. It was mentioned as an alternative alongside the Canon G5, Canon G6, and Fuji E900, which suggests it competed in the upper tier of compact digital cameras at the time.
Market
A used Fuji E550 with accessories was listed for $49.00 on Facebook Marketplace. It takes xD-picture cards only, and users note these can be expensive and hard to find today. A service/repair manual is available as an instant download, with component locations, torque specs, maintenance, and service procedures.
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