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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L840

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L840 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
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon L830
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L840 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was brought out 3 years earlier than the L840 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the L840 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon L840

 Fujifilm T550 L840 

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Fujifilm T550

 L840 Fujifilm T550 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon L840

 Fujifilm T550 L840 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon L840 has measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon L840 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the L840.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and L840 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and L840.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm T550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Nikon L840
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography highlights
Nikon L840 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography features
Nikon L840 Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (590 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Nikon L840
76
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
57
better than average battery pack (590 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (855mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (538g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Nikon L840
48
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (590 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging factors
Nikon L840 Vlogging factors
35
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (136g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
27
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (538 grams)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon L840
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix L840
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2015-02-10
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 538 gr (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 - 590 photos
Battery type - AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $160 $400