Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD850 IS and Fujifilm FinePix AX550

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD850 IS and Fujifilm FinePix AX550 [S]ave

Attribute
Fujifilm FinePix AX550 ×
Canon PowerShot SD850 IS ×
General
ModelFujifilm FinePix AX550Canon PowerShot SD850 IS
BrandFujifilmCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.htmlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberAX550SD850 IS
Alternate model number(s)-
  • canon digital ixus 950 is
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20122007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9390
Width (mm)2826
Height (mm)6057
Weight (g)168165
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)168
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.76
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3440(15.9 mp other)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-0.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural soundAVI (Motion JPEG w/ mono WAVE)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensFujinon; 8 elements in 8 groupsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)33.00 - 165.0035.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)54
Aperture range (f)0.07 - 0.300.18 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4550
Macro focus range (cm)10 - 802 - 50
Thread type-None
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 7.2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast-Detection AF: Center / Tracking AFAiAF (Face Detect / 9-point / 1-point)
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-Real-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 , 3200* (* at S image size)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1400 - 81/1600 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-zone multiEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesNatural Light & with Flash, Natural Light, Portrait, Baby, Smile & Shoot, Landscape, Motion Panorama, Sport, NightPortrait, Foliage, Beach, Underwater, Fireworks, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Snow
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • forced flash
  • red-eye removal can be turned off/on
  • slow synchro
  • suppressed flash
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: Wide: Approx. 60 cm - 3.0 m / 2.0 ft. - 9.8 ft.; Telephoto: Approx. 60 cm - 2.0 m / 2.0 ft. - 6.6 ft.Normal: 1.6-11.5 ft./50cm - 3.5m (W), 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm - 2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)0-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-2.22
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-0.7
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.58
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.51
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.08
Startup time (s)-1.2
Play -> record time (s)-3.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-7.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)480230
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary NB-5L
Usable battery types
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software-
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDigital Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Motion Panorama, Tracking AF, Natural Light & with Flash. Available in black.Optical image stabilization.



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