Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A55
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A55 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Replacement is Sony A57
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Following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Sony A55, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.
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Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores vs the A55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Sony A55
| Fujifilm SL1000 | A55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | August 2010 | More modern by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Fujifilm SL1000
| A55 | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony A55
| Fujifilm SL1000 | A55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 features outer dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the A55.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and A55 is 61 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and A55.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm SL1000 provides the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh more challenging. The younger Fujifilm SL1000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A55 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Sony SLT-A55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Sony SLT-A55 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2010-08-24 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| 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 | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 920k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | 1,150k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 659 gr (1.45 lb) | 500 gr (1.10 lb) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 816 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 images | 380 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $600 | $800 |