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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2013
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon AW110
  • Successor is Nikon AW130
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW120, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was brought out 13 months before the AW120 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up versus the AW120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm T550 AW120 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Fujifilm T550

 AW120 Fujifilm T550 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm T550 AW120 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW120 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the AW120.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and AW120 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and AW120.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm T550 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography information
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography information
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography highlights
Nikon AW120 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography info
Nikon AW120 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography information
Nikon AW120 Travel photography information
75
lighter than average (136g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
better than average battery (350 per charge)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography info
47
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
48
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Nikon AW120
35
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average (136g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon AW120
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 213g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 350 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $160 $350