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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX80

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX80 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
  • Launched July 2011
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX80 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX80, former being 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 WX80 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WX80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was announced 17 months before the WX80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up against the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sony WX80

 Fujifilm F550 EXR WX80 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 WX80 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony WX80

 Fujifilm F550 EXR WX80 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the WX80.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WX80.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
39
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (215 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2")
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others (124 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography highlights
Sony WX80 Sports photography highlights
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography features
Sony WX80 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others (124g)
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
49
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
38
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (124g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony WX80
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
Cost at launch $450 $276