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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX30

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX30 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 WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony WX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WX30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released around the same time to the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up versus the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sony WX30

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F550 EXR WX30 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

		

		

			
 WX30 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony WX30

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F550 EXR WX30 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got external 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 WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony WX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the WX30.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX30 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WX30.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier.
	
			Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography info
Sony WX30 Portrait photography info
40
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
30
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography advice
Sony WX30 Street photography advice
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (215g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (117g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Sports photography with Sony WX30
53
 long zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
 lack of phase detect AF
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography advice
Sony WX30 Travel photography advice
69
 lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great zoom (360mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than others in class (117 grams)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
50
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 exports RAW files
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
 missing Timelapse recording
43
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone port
35
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (117g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony WX30
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
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 range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $450 $259