Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX90V

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm T550 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was announced 3 years earlier than the HX90V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up against the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and HX90V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and HX90V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX90V to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm T550 will be behind in sensor tech.