Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A58
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Launched November 2013
- Old Model is Sony A57
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A58 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony A58, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and A58 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled 3 years prior to the A58 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the A58 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A58 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sony A58
Fujifilm F550 EXR | A58 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
A58 | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 28 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony A58
Fujifilm F550 EXR | A58 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony A58 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the A58.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and A58 is 91 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and A58.
To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A58 will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony A58 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Sony SLT-A58 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
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) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVI MPEG4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 215g (0.47 pounds) | 492g (1.08 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 39 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.2 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 158 | 753 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 690 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $450 | $645 |