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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A57

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A57 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony A55
  • Newer Model is Sony A58
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Sony A57

 Fujifilm T550 A57 

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Fujifilm T550

 A57 Fujifilm T550 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Sony A57

 Fujifilm T550 A57 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2012Similar generation
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A57 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A57 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Sony A57 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography information
Sony A57 Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
78
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography factors
Sony A57 Travel photography factors
76
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
67
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A57 as a Landscape photography camera
48
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A57 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
77
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Sony A57
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Sony SLT-A57
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