Reasons to choose FinePix S8000fd
Released in 2007, FinePix S8000fd has about 27 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 510 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd
vs Olympus Stylus 550WP
VS
Sensor area
27 mm²
FinePix S8000fd28 mm²
Stylus 550WP- Area ratio
- 1.02:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 1.7%
The Stylus 550WP has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix S8000fdMetricStylus 550WP
8 MPEffective pixels10 MP
6.03 × 4.52Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.85 µmPixel pitch1.67 µm
3.41 µm²Pixel area2.77 µm²
29.35 MP/cm²Pixel density36.07 MP/cm²
5.74Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
510 gWeight167 g
xD Picture cardStorageInternal storage
Lithium-Ion (NP-40) Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion BLS-1 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Stylus 550WP has the larger sensor area. The Stylus 550WP has the lighter body. The Stylus 550WP has the higher effective resolution. The Stylus 550WP is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Stylus 550WP
Released in 2009, Stylus 550WP has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 167 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.