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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A35

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Renewed by Sony A37
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A35 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony A35, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and A35 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was announced 2 months earlier than the A35 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades versus the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sony A35

 Fujifilm F550 EXR A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 A35 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony A35

 Fujifilm F550 EXR A35 
ReleasedJuly 2011September 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the A35.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and A35 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and A35.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more challenging.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony A35 Portrait photography highlights
40
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography factors
Sony A35 Street photography factors
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2")
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (415g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography details
Sony A35 Sports photography details
53
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low battery pack (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography highlights
Sony A35 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
lighter than competitors in class (415g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography features
Sony A35 Landscape photography features
50
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than competitors in class (415g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony A35
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSony SLT-A35
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Sony SLT-A35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-07-19 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Bionz
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 415 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 74
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 12.7
DXO Low light score 158 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $450 $598