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Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X20 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
  • Announced January 2013
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • New Model is Fujifilm X30
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Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm T550 was announced 3 months before the Fujifilm X20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up versus the Fujifilm X20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm X20 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm X20 Fujifilm T550 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm X20 
RevealedJanuary 2013April 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 offers outside 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 X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the Fujifilm X20.

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm X20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm X20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm T550 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm T550 will offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography information
Fujifilm X20 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (270 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competition (136g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
60
great battery power (270 per charge)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
47
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm X20
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Fujifilm X20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Fujifilm X20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/1000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 353 grams (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 270 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $160 $500