Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P7800

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm T550 versus Nikon P7800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and P7800 (12MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm T550 was released 10 months before the P7800 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up vs the P7800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm T550 versus Nikon P7800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the P7800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and P7800 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and P7800.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm T550 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Fujifilm T550 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm T550 will be behind in sensor innovation.