Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8000
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Revealed June 2010

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8000 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T550 was announced 2 years after the S8000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm T550 grades vs the S8000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon S8000
Fujifilm T550 | S8000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Fujifilm T550
S8000 | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S8000
Fujifilm T550 | S8000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the S8000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and S8000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and S8000.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm T550 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T550 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 136 grams (0.30 lb) | 183 grams (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $160 | $300 |