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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S640

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S640 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 S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S640 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S640, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was revealed 3 years after the S640 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm T550 grades versus the S640 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon S640

 Fujifilm T550 S640 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Fujifilm T550

 S640 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S640

 Fujifilm T550 S640 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S640 has dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the S640.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and S640 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and S640.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm T550 to render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T550 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Nikon S640
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography advice
Nikon S640 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Nikon S640
75
lighter than competition (136 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than competitors (130g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Nikon S640
47
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Nikon S640
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (136 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S640
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix S640
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 130g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $160 $225