Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm T500

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 17 months earlier than the Fujifilm T500 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores vs the Fujifilm T500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Fujifilm FinePix T500. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm T500 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers outside 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 T500 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Fujifilm T500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the Fujifilm T500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm T500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm T500.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR uses the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.