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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX50

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX50, former is 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 WX50 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WX50 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 6 months before the WX50 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F550 EXR WX50 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

		

		

			
 WX50 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F550 EXR WX50 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the WX50.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WX50.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier.
	
			Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
39
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 saves RAW files
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2")
34
 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
69
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than others in class (215 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2")
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (117 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography factors
Sony WX50 Sports photography factors
52
 incredible zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 has no phase detect auto focus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
69
 lighter than others in class (215g)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great zoom (360mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than others in class (117g)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography info
Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
49
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 saves RAW files
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 missing Timelapse function
38
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony WX50 Vlogging highlights
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (215 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone socket
35
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (117 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony WX50
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 grams (0.47 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
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 - 240 photographs
Type 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $450 $250