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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S30 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
  • Announced January 2013
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S30 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm T550 versus Nikon S30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm T550 was manufactured 12 months later than the S30 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm T550 scores vs the S30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm T550 S30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm T550

 S30 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S30

 Fujifilm T550 S30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has proportions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the S30.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and S30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and S30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm T550 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm T550 will provide extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T550 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography features
Nikon S30 Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
24
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography advice
Nikon S30 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography factors
Nikon S30 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
28
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Nikon S30
75
lighter than competition (136g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
52
environment proof
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (214 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
Nikon S30 Landscape photography info
47
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
25
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S30 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (136 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
23
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (214 grams)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix S30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 136g (0.30 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 - 240 images
Type of battery - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $160 $119