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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX350

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WX350 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled 3 years before the WX350 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sony WX350

 Fujifilm F550 EXR WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 WX350 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony WX350

 Fujifilm F550 EXR WX350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the WX350.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WX350.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX350 will offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography features
Sony WX350 Portrait photography features
39
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2")
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography advice
Sony WX350 Sports photography advice
52
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography highlights
Sony WX350 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average (215g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (164g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
49
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no Time Lapse recording
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony WX350
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $450 $270