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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon AW100

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW110
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon AW100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and AW100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released at a similar time to the AW100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up against the AW100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm F550 EXR AW100 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 AW100 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm F550 EXR AW100 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon AW100 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon AW100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the AW100.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and AW100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and AW100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF simpler.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Portrait photography camera
39
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography factors
Nikon AW100 Street photography factors
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Sports photography with Nikon AW100
52
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
33
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Travel photography with Nikon AW100
69
lighter than others in class (215g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Landscape photography camera
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
missing Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging info
Nikon AW100 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
29
really wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon AW100
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRNikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Nikon Coolpix AW100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $450 $299