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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2").

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 6 months prior to the Fujifilm F550 EXR so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm F550 EXR

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm F550 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm F550 EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
39
MP count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography info
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (215g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography factors
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography factors
48
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography information
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (215 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography highlights
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging info
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging info
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRFujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR EXR
Sensor type EXRCMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVI MPEG4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 158
Other
Battery model NP-50 NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $430 $450