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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S100

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S100 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon S100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon S100

 Fujifilm T550 S100 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Fujifilm T550

 S100 Fujifilm T550 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution820k230kSharper display (+590k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S100

 Fujifilm T550 S100 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

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

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S100 Portrait photography factors
35
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography info
Nikon S100 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography advice
Nikon S100 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
76
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
65
provides touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
Nikon S100 Landscape photography info
48
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging factors
Nikon S100 Vlogging factors
35
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S100
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix S100
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