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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S6300

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon S6300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and S6300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 6 months before the S6300 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up versus the S6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Nikon S6300

 Fujifilm F550 EXR S6300 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 S6300 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S6300

 Fujifilm F550 EXR S6300 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has exterior dimensions 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 S6300 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon S6300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the S6300.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S6300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S6300.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
40
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2")
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Sports photography with Nikon S6300
53
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography factors
Nikon S6300 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography features
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography features
50
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
38
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging info
Nikon S6300 Vlogging info
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S6300
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRNikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Nikon Coolpix S6300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 230 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $450 $200