Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W650
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W650 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
- Launched July 2011
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W650 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sony W650
Fujifilm F550 EXR | W650 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
W650 | Fujifilm F550 EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony W650
Fujifilm F550 EXR | W650 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W650 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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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 |