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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S30

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S30 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and S30 (1/3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 6 months before the S30 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores vs the S30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm F550 EXR S30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 S30 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S30

 Fujifilm F550 EXR S30 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the S30.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S30 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S30.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon S30 Portrait photography factors
39
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2")
25
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography advice
Nikon S30 Street photography advice
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (215g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
51
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography information
Nikon S30 Sports photography information
52
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
29
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography advice
Nikon S30 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (214 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Landscape photography camera
49
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
26
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging highlights
Nikon S30 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
23
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (214 grams)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRNikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Nikon Coolpix S30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $450 $119