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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S4300

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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 S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S4300 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon S4300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and S4300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 6 months before the S4300 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores against the S4300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Nikon S4300

					

					

						
 Fujifilm F550 EXR S4300 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

					

					

						
 S4300 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S4300

					

					

						
 Fujifilm F550 EXR S4300 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2012Same generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon S4300 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon S4300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the S4300.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S4300 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S4300 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S4300.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler.

						Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography advice
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography advice
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 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2")
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography features
Nikon S4300 Street photography features
69
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than others (215 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2")
67
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports touch focus
 lighter than average (139 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Sports photography with Nikon S4300
52
 amazing zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (180 shots)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than others (215g)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (360mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
 lighter than average (139g)
 supports touch focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low battery pack (180 CIPA)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography information
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography information
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 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 rather wide (26mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery pack (180 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
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 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (215g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone jack
34
 rather wide (26mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focusing
 lighter than average (139g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic port
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S4300
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRNikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Nikon Coolpix S4300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 139 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 59 x 21mm (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 - 180 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $450 $119