Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3300
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Nikon Coolpix S3300. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Nikon S3300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Nikon S3300
Fujifilm F550 EXR | S3300 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
S3300 | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S3300
Fujifilm F550 EXR | S3300 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | |
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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 |