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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(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
Sony HX30V
(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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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX30V Overview

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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The Fujifilm T550 was launched 11 months later than the HX30V and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm T550 HX30V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm T550

 HX30V Fujifilm T550 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm T550 HX30V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Sony HX30V
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography highlights
Sony HX30V Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (254g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography advice
Sony HX30V Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography factors
Sony HX30V Travel photography factors
76
lighter than competition (136 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average in class (254g)
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography details
Sony HX30V Landscape photography details
48
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (136g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX30V
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Sony 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