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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony a1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony a1 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
  • Launched July 2011
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony a1 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony a1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and a1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled 10 years prior to the a1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades versus the a1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sony a1

 Fujifilm F550 EXR a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 a1 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2021July 2011Fresher by 115 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k460kCrisper screen (+980k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony a1

 Fujifilm F550 EXR a1 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony a1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the a1.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony a1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and a1 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and a1.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony a1 will give you extra detail having an extra 34MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony a1 Portrait photography highlights
39
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2")
88
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/400 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (50MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Street photography with Sony a1
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography advice
Sony a1 Sports photography advice
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (50MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (530 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony a1 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
good battery pack (530 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (50MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography features
Sony a1 Landscape photography features
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
88
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (50 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (530 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony a1 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)
includes external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony a1
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Sony Alpha a1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2011-07-19 2021-01-26
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 50 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 759
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 distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 133
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/400 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 7680x4320
Video format AVI MPEG4 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 737 gr (1.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single 2
Launch price $450 $6,498