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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W730

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W730 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm T550 and Sony W730, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T550 was announced at a similar time to the W730 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up versus the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Sony W730

 Fujifilm T550 W730 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm T550

 W730 Fujifilm T550 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Sony W730

 Fujifilm T550 W730 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm T550 and Sony W730 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the W730.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and W730.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography advice
Sony W730 Portrait photography advice
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T550
Street photography with Sony W730
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competition in class (136g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition (122 grams)
supports focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
Sony W730 Landscape photography info
47
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Sony W730
35
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
34
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Sony W730
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $160 $138