Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX300
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Sony HX300
Fujifilm T550 | HX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Fujifilm T550
HX300 | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX300
Fujifilm T550 | HX300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2013 | Same generation |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Fujifilm T550 versus Sony HX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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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 |