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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W550

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
22
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W550 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z707EXR
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W550 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very similar but the Z700EXR (1/2") and W550 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Z700EXR was unveiled 17 months prior to the W550 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z700EXR matches up versus the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Sony W550

 Z700EXR W550 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 W550 Z700EXR 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony W550

 Z700EXR W550 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z700EXR has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z700EXR versus the W550.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W550 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z700EXR and W550 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z700EXR and W550.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z700EXR with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W550 will deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older Z700EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony W550 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Street photography information
Sony W550 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (158 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography advice
Sony W550 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony W550 as a Travel photography camera
55
features focus by touch
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (158g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Landscape photography features
Sony W550 Landscape photography features
33
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging factors
Sony W550 Vlogging factors
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than average (158 grams)
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony W550
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Also referred to as FinePix Z707EXR -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-07-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 158 grams (0.35 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One -
Pricing at launch $250 $119