Clicky

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S630

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2009
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S630 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S630, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and S630 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and S630 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 2 years later than the S630 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up versus the S630 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Nikon S630

 Fujifilm F550 EXR S630 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 S630 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S630

 Fujifilm F550 EXR S630 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S630 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the S630.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S630 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S630.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F550 EXR will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon S630 Portrait photography factors
39
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography highlights
Nikon S630 Sports photography highlights
52
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography highlights
Nikon S630 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (215 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
built-in flash
long reach (260mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon S630
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging advice
Nikon S630 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S630
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRNikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Nikon Coolpix S630
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 ID NP-50 EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $450 $240