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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX10V Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was manufactured 11 months later than the HX10V and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm T550 grades vs the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm T550 HX10V 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Fujifilm T550

 HX10V Fujifilm T550 
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm T550 HX10V 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have 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") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the HX10V.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX10V to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T550 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography info
Sony HX10V Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (234g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography details
Sony HX10V Sports photography details
45
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
76
lighter than others (136g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others (234 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
48
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
45
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging advice
Sony HX10V Vlogging advice
35
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others (136g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (234g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX10V
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 234 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 320 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $160 $616