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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was released very close to the Fujifilm T550 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades versus the Fujifilm T550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm T550 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm S8500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm T550 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 has external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 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).

Check out the Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the Fujifilm T550.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm T550 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm T550.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography information
32
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography info
Fujifilm T550 Street photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (670 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography features
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography features
53
great zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8500
Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
52
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
76
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
48
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
35
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm T550
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Fujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Fujifilm FinePix T550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch price $500 $160