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Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2013
Fujifilm S9900w
(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
  • Launched January 2015
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was revealed 24 months before the Fujifilm S9900w making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm T550 scores vs the Fujifilm S9900w with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm S9900w 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm S9900w Fujifilm T550 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 24 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm S9900w 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9900w has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm S9900w in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the Fujifilm S9900w.

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm S9900w is 95 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm S9900w.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm T550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography factors
35
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography info
Fujifilm S9900w Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography features
Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography features
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography information
76
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
60
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than others in class (670g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9900w
48
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm S9900w
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Fujifilm S9900w
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Fujifilm S9900w
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2015-01-14
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range - 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
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, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $160 $719