Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm T550

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 3 months later than the Fujifilm T550 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades vs the Fujifilm T550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Fujifilm FinePix T550. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Fujifilm T550 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8400W versus Fujifilm T550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the Fujifilm T550.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm T550 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm T550.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account.