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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3300

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and S3300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 6 months earlier than the S3300 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up versus the S3300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Nikon S3300

 Fujifilm F550 EXR S3300 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 S3300 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S3300

 Fujifilm F550 EXR S3300 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have 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") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon S3300 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the S3300.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S3300 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S3300.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF easier.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography factors
39
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2")
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography factors
Nikon S3300 Street photography factors
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3300 Sports photography highlights
52
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Travel photography with Nikon S3300
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lighter than competition in class (215g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition in class (128g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging features
Nikon S3300 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
33
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S3300
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRNikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Nikon Coolpix S3300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 180 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $450 $99