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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony HX400V
(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
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony HX300
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was released 13 months prior to the HX400V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up versus the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Sony HX400V

 Fujifilm T550 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Fujifilm T550

 HX400V Fujifilm T550 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX400V

 Fujifilm T550 HX400V 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 comes with physical 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) while the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the HX400V.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and HX400V is 95 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX400V to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm T550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography features
Sony HX400V Portrait photography features
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (660g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
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decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging features
Sony HX400V Vlogging features
35
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX400V
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes - Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $160 $448