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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9300 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
  • Released January 2013
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon S9100
  • Later Model is Nikon S9500
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm T550 versus Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was released 6 months later than the S9300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm T550 grades vs the S9300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm T550 S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm T550

 S9300 Fujifilm T550 
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm T550 S9300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm T550 versus Nikon S9300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the S9300.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and S9300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and S9300.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you really should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography info
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography info
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competition (136g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than competition (215g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography factors
47
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-07-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 215 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" 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 - 200 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $160 $249