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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6300 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 S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S6300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was announced 12 months after the S6300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the S6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon S6300

 Fujifilm T550 S6300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Fujifilm T550

 S6300 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S6300

 Fujifilm T550 S6300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S6300 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the S6300.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and S6300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and S6300.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm T550 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography highlights
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good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T550
Street photography with Nikon S6300
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than average (136g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
68
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
47
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6300 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average (136g)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S6300
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 230 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $160 $200