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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A7S

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77 Imaging
60 Features
73 Overall
65

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A7S Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony A7S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and A7S (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 3 years prior to the A7S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up versus the A7S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sony A7S

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F550 EXR A7S 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

		

		

			
 A7S Fujifilm F550 EXR 
LaunchedApril 2014July 2011Newer by 33 months
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony A7S

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F550 EXR A7S 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony A7S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the A7S.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A7S size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and A7S is 91 and 77 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and A7S.
As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A7S as a Portrait photography camera
39
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2")
68
 you can focus manually
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Street photography with Sony A7S
69
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than average in class (215g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2")
76
 screen tilts up and down
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proof
 lighter than competition (489g)
 very good ISO range (409,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Sports photography with Sony A7S
52
 incredible zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 small sensor size (1/2")
 has no phase detect autofocus
52
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 low fps (5.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 terrible battery life (360 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A7S as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than average in class (215 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (360mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
 lighter than competition (489 grams)
 environment proof
 terrible battery life (360 per charge)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A7S as a Landscape photography camera
49
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 delivers RAW files
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor size (1/2")
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
66
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (409,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proof
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 terrible battery life (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A7S as a Vlogging camera
33
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (215g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic port
34
 comes with face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has external mic port
 lighter than competition (489g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A7S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony A7S
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSony Alpha A7S
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Sony Alpha A7S
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-07-19 2014-04-06
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Bionz X
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 3200 409600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 489 grams (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 87
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 13.2
DXO Low light rating 158 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $450 $1,998