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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 17 months before the Fujifilm S8300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm S8300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 17 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Fujifilm S8300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8300 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm S8300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the Fujifilm S8300.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm S8300 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR uses the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography information
40
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (215g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography highlights
53
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8300
69
lighter than competitors (215g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography information
50
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm S8300
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRFujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/7000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $450 $200