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Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm S8200 Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm S8200

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm S8200 Fujifilm T550 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography factors
Fujifilm T550 Street photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8200
Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
50
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
52
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
76
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
48
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm T550 Vlogging advice
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than average in class (670g)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm T550
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Fujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Fujifilm FinePix T550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $450 $160