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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX500

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX500 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 WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm T550 and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was brought out 3 years prior to the WX500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up against the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Sony WX500

 Fujifilm T550 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Fujifilm T550

 WX500 Fujifilm T550 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2013More recent by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Sony WX500

 Fujifilm T550 WX500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T550 and Sony WX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the WX500.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and WX500.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX500 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm T550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography details
Sony WX500 Portrait photography details
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography details
Sony WX500 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography features
Sony WX500 Sports photography features
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography factors
Sony WX500 Travel photography factors
76
lighter than others (136 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Sony WX500
48
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (360 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Sony WX500
35
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (136 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Sony WX500
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $160 $348