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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S800c

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S800c Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released February 2013
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S800c Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S800c, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the S800c (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and S800c (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled 18 months before the S800c which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores vs the S800c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Nikon S800c

 Fujifilm F550 EXR S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 S800c Fujifilm F550 EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k460kSharper screen (+359k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S800c

 Fujifilm F550 EXR S800c 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides 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 S800c has specifications of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S800c in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the S800c.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S800c is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S800c.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography details
Nikon S800c Portrait photography details
39
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2")
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Street photography with Nikon S800c
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography details
Nikon S800c Sports photography details
52
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (140 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Travel photography with Nikon S800c
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (140 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (140 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging advice
Nikon S800c Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S800c
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRNikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Nikon Coolpix S800c
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2013-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Expeed C2
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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 819k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 184g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 140 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $450 $290