Canon S100 vs Fujifilm T550

Below, we are contrasting the Canon S100 and Fujifilm T550, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The S100 was released 12 months before the Fujifilm T550 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S100 scores versus the Fujifilm T550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 and Fujifilm FinePix T550. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery and Fujifilm T550 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S100 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T550 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Canon S100 and Fujifilm T550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S100 vs the Fujifilm T550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and Fujifilm T550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and Fujifilm T550.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S100 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm T550 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.