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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX7V

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(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
Sony HX7V
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm F550 EXR HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 HX7V Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm F550 EXR HX7V 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX7V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
39
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2")
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography information
Sony HX7V Street photography information
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (215g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography details
Sony HX7V Travel photography details
69
lighter than others in class (215g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography factors
Sony HX7V Landscape photography factors
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony HX7V
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
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