Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W550
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Released April 2011
(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
- Revealed July 2011

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W550 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and W550 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

The Fujifilm Z900EXR was released 3 months prior to the W550 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR matches up against the W550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W550 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Sony W550
Fujifilm Z900EXR | W550 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR
W550 | Fujifilm Z900EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony W550
Fujifilm Z900EXR | W550 | |||
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Revealed | April 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony W550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR compared to the W550.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and W550 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and W550.
Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W550 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-04-05 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | BIONZ |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 pounds) | 110g (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | 220 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-45A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | - |
Cost at launch | $380 | $119 |