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Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2014
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 S9400W vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W versus Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was released 13 months later than the Fujifilm T550 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades vs the Fujifilm T550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm S9400W Fujifilm T550 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm S9400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm S9400W Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9400W provides external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T550 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S9400W versus Fujifilm T550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the Fujifilm T550.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm T550 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm T550.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S9400W will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography factors
37
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography highlights
Fujifilm T550 Street photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (670 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography highlights
54
great battery life (500 shots)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
76
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography advice
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
48
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9400W
Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
26
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than average (670 grams)
35
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (136g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm T550
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Fujifilm FinePix T550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Physical 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 life 500 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $330 $160