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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P510

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P510 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 P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon P500
  • Updated by Nikon P520
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P510 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was manufactured 7 months after the P510 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm T550 grades against the P510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon P510

 Fujifilm T550 P510 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2012Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Fujifilm T550

 P510 Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon P510

 Fujifilm T550 P510 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 provides external 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) whilst the Nikon P510 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the P510.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and P510 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and P510.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm T550 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Nikon P510
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T550
Street photography with Nikon P510
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (555g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Nikon P510
76
lighter than competition (136 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
bad battery life (200 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (555g)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Nikon P510
48
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (200 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging features
Nikon P510 Vlogging features
35
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (555g)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon P510
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix P510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-07-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 555g (1.22 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
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 - 200 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $160 $600