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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm T500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX550 was announced 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm T500 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the Fujifilm T500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm T500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm JX550

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm JX550 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Fujifilm T500 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm T500 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 vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the Fujifilm T500.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm T500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm T500.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography details
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than average (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography information
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average (113 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography info
34
relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm T500
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Fujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Fujifilm FinePix T500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $0