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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8100 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 S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and S8100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T550 was released 2 years after the S8100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm T550 grades against the S8100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm T550 S8100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2010Newer by 29 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Fujifilm T550

 S8100 Fujifilm T550 
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm T550 S8100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys external dimensions 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 S8100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the S8100.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and S8100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and S8100.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm T550 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T550 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography info
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography info
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography factors
Nikon S8100 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S8100 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography info
Nikon S8100 Travel photography info
75
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
55
has built in flash
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography highlights
47
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8100 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average in class (136g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S8100
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 220 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $160 $299