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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX50 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T550 was announced 12 months later than the WX50 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Sony WX50

 Fujifilm T550 WX50 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Fujifilm T550

 WX50 Fujifilm T550 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Sony WX50

 Fujifilm T550 WX50 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys external 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) whilst the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the WX50.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and WX50.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm T550 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography factors
Sony WX50 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Sony WX50
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competitors (136g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
47
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX50 Vlogging highlights
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Sony WX50
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 240 photos
Battery format - 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $160 $250