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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony S2100 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm T550 and Sony S2100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 3 years after the S2100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 grades vs the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Sony S2100

 Fujifilm T550 S2100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Fujifilm T550

 S2100 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Sony S2100

 Fujifilm T550 S2100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 has got 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) and the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the S2100.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and S2100.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm T550 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T550 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography features
Sony S2100 Portrait photography features
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography highlights
Sony S2100 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography details
Sony S2100 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than average in class (136g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
Sony S2100 Landscape photography info
47
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging advice
Sony S2100 Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average in class (136g)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Sony S2100
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $0