Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm S9800

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was launched 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm S9800 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up versus the Fujifilm S9800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Fujifilm S9800. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Fujifilm S9800 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9800 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the Fujifilm S9800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm S9800 is 95 and 61 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm S9800.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm T550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.