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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3600

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(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
Nikon S3600
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm F550 EXR S3600 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 S3600 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm F550 EXR S3600 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography advice
39
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
37
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography advice
Nikon S3600 Street photography advice
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography information
Nikon S3600 Sports photography information
52
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography info
Nikon S3600 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others (215 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography factors
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3600 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S3600
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRNikon Coolpix S3600
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