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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was announced at a similar time to the Fujifilm T550 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up against the Fujifilm T550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm T550 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm T550 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm T550 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the Fujifilm T550.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm T550 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm T550.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography advice
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Street photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography info
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography info
52
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (670g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
76
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
48
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm T550
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Fujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Fujifilm FinePix T550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $160