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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW130 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon AW130
(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
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW120
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW130, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was launched 3 years earlier than the AW130 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm T550 scores against the AW130 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon AW130

 Fujifilm T550 AW130 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Fujifilm T550

 AW130 Fujifilm T550 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon AW130

 Fujifilm T550 AW130 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon AW130 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the AW130.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and AW130 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and AW130.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm T550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography features
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography features
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography information
Nikon AW130 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Nikon AW130
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography advice
Nikon AW130 Travel photography advice
75
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
72
great battery pack (370 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
47
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
50
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Nikon AW130
35
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon AW130
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2015-02-10
Body design 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 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 370 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $160 $398