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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was launched 9 months after the HX200V so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up against the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm T550 HX200V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2012More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm T550

 HX200V Fujifilm T550 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm T550 HX200V 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the HX200V.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and HX200V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX200V to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T550 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography features
Sony HX200V Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography features
Sony HX200V Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery (450 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX200V Travel photography highlights
76
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
good battery (450 shots)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (583g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
Sony HX200V Landscape photography info
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
good battery (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than average (583 grams)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX200V
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 136g (0.30 lbs) 583g (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 - 450 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $160 $480