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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W730

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W730 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony W730, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and W730 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 17 months before the W730 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sony W730

 Fujifilm F550 EXR W730 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 W730 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 17 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony W730

 Fujifilm F550 EXR W730 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features outside 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 W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony W730 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the W730.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and W730.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony W730 Portrait photography highlights
40
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2")
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography highlights
Sony W730 Street photography highlights
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (215g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors (122g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Travel photography with Sony W730
69
lighter than others (215g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (122g)
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony W730 Landscape photography highlights
50
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony W730
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photos
Battery style - 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $450 $138