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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was brought out 3 years before the Fujifilm T550 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX210 IS scores vs the Fujifilm T550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Fujifilm T550

 SX210 IS Fujifilm T550 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon SX210 IS

 Fujifilm T550 SX210 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 31 months

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm T550

 SX210 IS Fujifilm T550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm T550 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS and the Fujifilm T550.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm T550 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm T550.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm T550 to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography details
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average in class (220g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
lighter than others in class (136g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
35
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Fujifilm FinePix T550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $226 $160