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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W650 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W650 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 13 months later than the W650 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm T550 scores vs the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Sony W650

 Fujifilm T550 W650 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Fujifilm T550

 W650 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Sony W650

 Fujifilm T550 W650 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the W650.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and W650.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm T550 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography factors
Sony W650 Portrait photography factors
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography details
Sony W650 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography details
Sony W650 Travel photography details
75
lighter than average (136g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
68
lighter than others (124 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
47
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Sony W650
35
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average (136 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Sony W650
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 220 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $140