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Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z30 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 Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm Z30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was revealed 3 years after the Fujifilm Z30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 scores against the Fujifilm Z30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm Z30 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm Z30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z30 has specifications of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm Z30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the Fujifilm Z30.

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm Z30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm Z30.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T550 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography information
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than competition (110 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
76
lighter than competition (136g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
56
lighter than competition (110g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
48
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
35
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm Z30
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 3 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $160 $150