Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3500

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon S3500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and S3500 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 19 months before the S3500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the S3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides 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 S3500 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon S3500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the S3500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S3500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S3500.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S3500 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.