Fujifilm T550 with Canon SX230 HS Comparison

Fujifilm T550 and Canon SX230 HS Main Features

  • January, 2013
  • July, 2011
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 24-288 mm (12x) Zoom Lens
  • 28-392 mm (14x) F3.1-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • -
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • -
  • Built-In GPS
  • 99 x 57 x 26 mm, 136g.
  • 106 x 62 x 33 mm, 223g.
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Fujifilm T550 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
31
Value for money score
52
Portability score
98
Overall score
33

Canon SX230 HS Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
49
Value for money score
61
Portability score
95
Overall score
44

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS with Fujifilm FinePix T550 Overview


Let's compare FujiFilm FinePix T550 with Canon PowerShot SX230 HS. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Fujifilm T550 was released in 2013, and Canon SX230 HS in 2011. FinePix T550 is newer, which is a plus. PowerShot SX230 HS 2 years older. However 2 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of FinePix T550 is greater than that of PowerShot SX230 HS. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Fujifilm FinePix T550 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.

General FinePix T550 PowerShot SX230 HS
Brand FujiFilm Canon
Model FinePix T550 PowerShot SX230 HS
Announced January, 2013 July, 2011
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 461k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec 1/15 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/3200 sec
Continuous Shooting n/a fps 3.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 3.50
Flash Modes n/a Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 3200 3200
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Built-In
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 210 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NB-5L
Physical
Weight 136 g 223 g
Physical Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26 mm 106 x 62 x 33 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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