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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S33

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S33 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S33, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and S33 (13MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm T550 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the S33 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up against the S33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon S33

 Fujifilm T550 S33 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Fujifilm T550

 S33 Fujifilm T550 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S33

 Fujifilm T550 S33 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S33 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the S33.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and S33 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and S33.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm T550 will produce greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm T550 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good resolution (13 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography details
Nikon S33 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S33 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Nikon S33
75
lighter than competition (136 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
58
weather proofing
good resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (221g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography features
Nikon S33 Landscape photography features
47
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
36
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Nikon S33
35
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
29
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (221g)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S33
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix S33
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 221 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $160 $150