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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced about the same time to the Fujifilm T550 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores against the Fujifilm T550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm SL1000 Fujifilm T550 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm SL1000 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm SL1000 Fujifilm T550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm T550 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the Fujifilm T550.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Fujifilm T550 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Fujifilm T550.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
44
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Street photography advice
56
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (659g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography details
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography details
54
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (659g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
76
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging information
Fujifilm T550 Vlogging information
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (659 grams)
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Fujifilm T550
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Fujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Fujifilm FinePix T550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659 grams (1.45 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $600 $160