Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm T550

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Fujifilm T550, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 12 months before the Fujifilm T550 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores vs the Fujifilm T550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Fujifilm FinePix T550. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Fujifilm T550 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX500 versus Fujifilm T550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the Fujifilm T550.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm T550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm T550.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm T550 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.