Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T550

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was released at a similar time to the Fujifilm T550 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades versus the Fujifilm T550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Fujifilm FinePix T550. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Fujifilm T550 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8200 comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm T550 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the Fujifilm T550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm T550 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm T550.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account.