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Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm XP50 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2013
Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP60
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Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm XP50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was manufactured 13 months later than the Fujifilm XP50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up vs the Fujifilm XP50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm XP50

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm XP50 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm XP50 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm XP50

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm XP50 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 comes with physical 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) whilst the Fujifilm XP50 has sizing of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm XP50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the Fujifilm XP50.

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm XP50 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm XP50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm T550 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T550 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography advice
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography information
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (220 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
48
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
35
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm XP50
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Fujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range - 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 - 220 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $180