Reasons to choose X550
Released in 2012, X550 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.


The X550 and X600 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
The X550 and X600 have the same sensor area. The X550 and X600 have the same body weight. The X550 has the higher effective resolution. The X550 and X600 were both released in 2012. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Released in 2012, X550 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Released in 2012, X600 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.41 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.