Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S100
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2011

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S100 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the S100 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T550 was brought out 17 months later than the S100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the S100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Nikon Coolpix S100. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon S100
Fujifilm T550 | S100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Fujifilm T550
S100 | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 820k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+590k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S100
Fujifilm T550 | S100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the S100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and S100 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and S100.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm T550 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 820k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Organic LED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 grams (0.30 lbs) | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 150 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $160 | $240 |