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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P340

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P340 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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 P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon P330
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P340 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon P340, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and P340 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and P340 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 3 years earlier than the P340 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores vs the P340 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Nikon P340

 Fujifilm F550 EXR P340 

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 P340 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2011Fresher by 31 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon P340

 Fujifilm F550 EXR P340 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon P340 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon P340 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the P340.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P340 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and P340 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and P340.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography information
Nikon P340 Portrait photography information
39
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
42
focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2")
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography details
Nikon P340 Sports photography details
52
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Travel photography with Nikon P340
69
lighter than average (215 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon P340 Landscape photography advice
49
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
missing Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P340 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon P340
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRNikon Coolpix P340
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Nikon Coolpix P340
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn No
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 54
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 11.9
DXO Low light score 158 273
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $450 $380