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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S31

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S31 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S31 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm T550 versus Nikon S31, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm T550 was announced 5 months earlier than the S31 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm T550 grades versus the S31 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon S31

 Fujifilm T550 S31 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Fujifilm T550

 S31 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S31

 Fujifilm T550 S31 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S31 has proportions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm T550 versus Nikon S31 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the S31.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and S31 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and S31.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm T550 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm T550 will provide more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S31 Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography advice
Nikon S31 Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography advice
Nikon S31 Travel photography advice
76
lighter than competition (136g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Landscape photography camera
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
30
very good max aperture (f)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S31 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (136g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
24
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S31
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix S31
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
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 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $160 $90