Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A57
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A57 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A57, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Fujifilm T550 was revealed 4 months later than the A57 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm T550 grades vs the A57 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A57 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Sony SLT-A57. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Sony A57
Fujifilm T550 | A57 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Fujifilm T550
A57 | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Sony A57
Fujifilm T550 | A57 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | September 2012 | Similar generation | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys outside dimensions 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 A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A57 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the A57.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and A57 is 95 and 64 respectively.
Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and A57.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm T550 has the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF trickier.
Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A57 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Sony SLT-A57 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-09-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
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 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) | 618 gr (1.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 550 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $160 | $1,000 |