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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T550 was brought out 18 months later than the S9100 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up against the S9100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm T550 S9100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm T550

 S9100 Fujifilm T550 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm T550 S9100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the S9100.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and S9100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and S9100.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T550 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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focusing manually
includes face detect focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography info
Nikon S9100 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography details
Nikon S9100 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competition (136 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
61
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (270 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography advice
47
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9100 Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S9100
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $160 $329