Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX7V
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX7V Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony HX7V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and HX7V (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced around the same time to the HX7V so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up vs the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX7V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sony HX7V
Fujifilm F550 EXR | HX7V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
HX7V | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony HX7V
Fujifilm F550 EXR | HX7V | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the HX7V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and HX7V.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | BIONZ |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVI MPEG4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lb) | 208 gr (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 ID | NP-50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $450 | $499 |