Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX400V
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX400V 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
- Announced 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
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Announced February 2014
- Superseded the Sony HX300

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").

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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Sony HX400V
Fujifilm T550 | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Fujifilm T550
HX400V | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX400V
Fujifilm T550 | HX400V | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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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 |