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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX300 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX200V
  • Renewed by Sony HX400V
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX300 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm T550 versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was unveiled very close to the HX300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up against the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Sony HX300

 Fujifilm T550 HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Fujifilm T550

 HX300 Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX300

 Fujifilm T550 HX300 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2013Same generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 provides 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) and the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the HX300.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and HX300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and HX300.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX300 to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography factors
Sony HX300 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
54
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (623g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX300 Landscape photography highlights
47
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
48
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging features
Sony HX300 Vlogging features
35
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others in class (136g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
25
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (623 grams)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX300
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-02-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 136g (0.30 lbs) 623g (1.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $160 $339