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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W550

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP130
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W550 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm XP120 and Sony W550, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was unveiled 5 years after the W550 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP120 scores versus the W550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Sony W550

 Fujifilm XP120 W550 
ReleasedJanuary 2017July 2011More modern by 67 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Fujifilm XP120

 W550 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Sony W550

 Fujifilm XP120 W550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP120 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP120 and Sony W550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 vs the W550.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP120 and W550 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP120 and W550.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP120 to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP120 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography advice
Sony W550 Portrait photography advice
41
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP120
Street photography with Sony W550
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography info
Sony W550 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography advice
Sony W550 Travel photography advice
67
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
terrible battery (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography details
Sony W550 Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (210 per charge)
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging factors
Sony W550 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Sony W550
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2017-01-05 2011-07-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203g (0.45 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One -
Launch cost $229 $119