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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9100

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and S9100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed around the same time to the S9100 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up against the S9100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Nikon S9100

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F550 EXR S9100 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

          

          

            
 S9100 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S9100

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F550 EXR S9100 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon S9100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the S9100.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9100 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S9100 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S9100.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

            Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography info
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography info
39
 MP count good (16MP)
 supports RAW files
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2")
32
 has manual focus
 provides face detection autofocus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography features
Nikon S9100 Street photography features
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than average in class (215g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2")
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (214g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Sports photography with Nikon S9100
52
 incredible zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 has no phase detect AF
36
 long zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
69
 lighter than average in class (215g)
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (360mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than average (214 grams)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 long zoom (450mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 terrible battery pack (270 shots)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography advice
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 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 supports RAW files
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 lack of Timelapse recording
39
 has manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery pack (270 shots)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (215 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone jack
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 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (214g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S9100
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRNikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech 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 rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
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
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 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 270 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 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $450 $329