Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3600
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2014

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3600 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon S3600, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and S3600 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled 3 years earlier than the S3600 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the S3600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3600 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Nikon Coolpix S3600. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Nikon S3600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Nikon S3600
Fujifilm F550 EXR | S3600 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
S3600 | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 30 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S3600
Fujifilm F550 EXR | S3600 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon S3600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the S3600.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S3600 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S3600.
Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S3600 will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3600 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S3600 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.7-6.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVI MPEG4 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 158 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $450 | $200 |