Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm T550

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm T550 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the Fujifilm T550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Fujifilm FinePix T550. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Fujifilm T550 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the Fujifilm T550.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm T550 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm T550.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm T550 to resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.