Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A450
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2010

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A450 Overview
Let's look closer at the Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A450, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 3 years later than the A450 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A450 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Sony A450
Fujifilm T550 | A450 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 37 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Fujifilm T550
A450 | Fujifilm T550 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Sony A450
Fujifilm T550 | A450 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the A450.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and A450 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and A450.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm T550 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm T550 will offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T550 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) | 560 grams (1.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $160 | $1,241 |