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Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Released November 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm T550 versus Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm T550 was revealed 14 months after the Fujifilm X-S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm T550 grades vs the Fujifilm X-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm X-S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013November 2011Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm X-S1

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm X-S1 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S1 has dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm T550 versus Fujifilm X-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the Fujifilm X-S1.

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 95 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm X-S1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm T550 will resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T550 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (920g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-S1 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-S1 as a Travel photography camera
76
lighter than competition in class (136g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
43
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (920 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography details
48
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging advice
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
26
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (920g)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm X-S1
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Fujifilm X-S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Fujifilm X-S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-11-24
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
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) 920 gr (2.03 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery ID - NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $399