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Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was announced 13 months after the Fujifilm T550 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up vs the Fujifilm T550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm S1 Fujifilm T550 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm S1

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm S1 Fujifilm T550 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 has got outside measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T550 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm T550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the Fujifilm T550.

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm T550 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm T550.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm S1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
56
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
35
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Fujifilm T550
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proof
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (680 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography info
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography info
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than average (680 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
lighter than competition (136 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography details
58
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
48
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (680 grams)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm T550
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Fujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Fujifilm FinePix T550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
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