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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8000 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 S8000
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon S8000

 Fujifilm T550 S8000 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 32 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Fujifilm T550

 S8000 Fujifilm T550 
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S8000

 Fujifilm T550 S8000 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography information
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography information
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography advice
Nikon S8000 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography details
Nikon S8000 Travel photography details
75
lighter than competition (136g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Nikon S8000
47
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8000 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S8000
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix S8000
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