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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W550

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(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
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
  • Revealed July 2011
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Sony W550

 Fujifilm Z900EXR W550 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 W550 Fujifilm Z900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony W550

 Fujifilm Z900EXR W550 
RevealedApril 2011July 2011Same age
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W550 size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Portrait photography with Sony W550
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography information
Sony W550 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography advice
Sony W550 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography advice
Sony W550 Travel photography advice
65
features touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography advice
Sony W550 Landscape photography advice
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging advice
Sony W550 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony W550
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
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