Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9700

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was launched 13 months before the S9700 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the S9700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the S9700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and S9700 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and S9700.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm T550 will be behind in sensor tech.