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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S8000

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S8000 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon S8000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and S8000 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 14 months after the S8000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the S8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Nikon S8000

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F550 EXR S8000 
AnnouncedJuly 2011June 2010Newer by 14 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

		

		

			
 S8000 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S8000

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F550 EXR S8000 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with physical dimensions 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 S8000 has dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon S8000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the S8000.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S8000 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S8000 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S8000.
Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F550 EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography features
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography features
40
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
28
 good MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Street photography with Nikon S8000
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography information
Nikon S8000 Sports photography information
53
 long zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
35
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon S8000 as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (360mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 great reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
50
 pretty wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 lack of Time Lapse recording
37
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging highlights
Nikon S8000 Vlogging highlights
33
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 lack of external mic port
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S8000
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRNikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Nikon Coolpix S8000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVI MPEG4 H.264
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 183 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $450 $300