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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W650

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W650 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
  • Launched July 2011
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony W650, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and W650 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was announced 5 months earlier than the W650 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades versus the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sony W650

 Fujifilm F550 EXR W650 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 W650 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony W650

 Fujifilm F550 EXR W650 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys physical dimensions 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 W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the W650.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and W650.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR uses the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Portrait photography with Sony W650
39
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography features
Sony W650 Street photography features
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography details
Sony W650 Sports photography details
52
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography highlights
Sony W650 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (124g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging features
Sony W650 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony W650
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $450 $140