• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm F550EXR advantages over Nikon S6300

  • More telephoto lens reach
    360 mm vs 250 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.0 fps vs 7.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon S6300 advantages over Fujifilm F550EXR

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lighter weight
    160g vs 215g
    Lighter weight

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm F300EXR

Fujifilm F550EXR
Fujifilm F300EXR
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in GPS
  • $254
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video
Nikon S6300
Fujifilm F300EXR
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $254
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Fujifilm F500EXR

Fujifilm F550EXR
Fujifilm F500EXR
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in GPS
  • $284
  • 1/2 inch
Nikon S6300
Fujifilm F500EXR
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $284
  • 1/2 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Fujifilm F600EXR

Fujifilm F550EXR
Fujifilm F600EXR
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $271
  • 1/2 inch
Nikon S6300
Fujifilm F600EXR
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $271
  • 1/2 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Nikon S6200

Fujifilm F550EXR
Nikon S6200
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
Nikon S6300
Nikon S6200
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Nikon S6400

Fujifilm F550EXR
Nikon S6400
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
Nikon S6300
Nikon S6400
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
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