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Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR 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
  • Launched January 2013
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
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Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm T550 was revealed 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the Fujifilm X-T1 IR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR Fujifilm T550 
AnnouncedAugust 2015January 2013More recent by 31 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 features outer 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) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR has measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR is 95 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm T550 contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The older Fujifilm T550 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
35
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
65
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography highlights
76
lighter than others (136g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
63
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
low battery power (350 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Landscape photography camera
48
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging factors
35
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others (136 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
33
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Fujifilm X-T1 IR
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-07 2015-08-03
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Number of lenses - 54
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 440 gr (0.97 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
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 life - 350 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $1,299