Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S3000

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and S3000 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was released 2 years later than the S3000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S3000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm T550 grades versus the S3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Nikon Coolpix S3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Nikon S3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3000 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S3000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the S3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and S3000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and S3000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T550 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.