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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2011
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was manufactured 24 months prior to the Fujifilm T550 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the Fujifilm T550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm T550 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm T550 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Fujifilm T550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the Fujifilm T550.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm T550 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm T550.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography advice
31
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm T550
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography factors
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography factors
48
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
69
lighter than competition (215g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
75
lighter than others in class (136g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
44
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging info
Fujifilm T550 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm T550
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Fujifilm FinePix T550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 3440
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $430 $160