Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX30V 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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX20V
- Updated by Sony HX50V
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Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm T550 scores against the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Sony HX30V
| Fujifilm T550 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm T550
| HX30V | Fujifilm T550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX30V
| Fujifilm T550 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 offers external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the HX30V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and HX30V.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX30V to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T550 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 136g (0.30 pounds) | 254g (0.56 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 320 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $160 | $420 |