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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm T550 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX200 IS grades versus the Fujifilm T550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm T550

 SX200 IS Fujifilm T550 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon SX200 IS

 Fujifilm T550 SX200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2009Fresher by 44 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm T550

 SX200 IS Fujifilm T550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Fujifilm T550 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS against the Fujifilm T550.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm T550 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm T550.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm T550 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography factors
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm T550 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
63
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
76
lighter than competition (136g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
35
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Fujifilm FinePix T550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-05-14 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $160