Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon D3100

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon D3100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the D3100 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") and D3100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm T550 was revealed 2 years after the D3100 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm T550 grades against the D3100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Nikon D3100. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Nikon D3100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3100 has measurements of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon D3100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the D3100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and D3100 is 95 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and D3100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm T550 will offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T550 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.