Fujifilm T550 with Sony HX300 Comparison

Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX300 Main Features

  • January, 2013
  • February, 2013
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 20 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 24-288 mm (12x) Zoom Lens
  • 24-1200 mm (50x) F2.8-6.3 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • 80 - 12800 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • -
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 99 x 57 x 26 mm, 136g.
  • 130 x 103 x 93 mm, 623g.
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Fujifilm T550 Scores


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

Sony HX300 Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
46
Value for money score
59
Portability score
74
Overall score
43

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 with Fujifilm FinePix T550 Overview


Let's compare FujiFilm FinePix T550 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Both of these models were released in 2013. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of FinePix T550 is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. 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.
At the first camera (FinePix T550), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Sony HX300, the maximum ISO is greater by 9600. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 has electronic viewfinder, and the FinePix T550 doesn’t have. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Fujifilm FinePix T550 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General FinePix T550 Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FinePix T550 Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Announced January, 2013 February, 2013
Body Type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Tilting
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
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 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting n/a fps 10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash Modes n/a n/a
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 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3440 5184 x 3888
Max Native ISO 3200 12800
Min Native ISO 100 80
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
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
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 0 shots
Battery Type
Battery Model
Physical
Weight 136 g 623 g
Physical Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26 mm 130 x 103 x 93 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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