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Fujifilm T400 vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm T400 vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm T400 vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm T400 vs Fujifilm T550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was launched 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm T550 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up against the Fujifilm T550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm T400 Fujifilm T550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm T400

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm T400 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm T400 Fujifilm T550 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm T400 vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T400 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T400 vs Fujifilm T550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T400 and the Fujifilm T550.

Fujifilm T400 vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T400 and Fujifilm T550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T400 and Fujifilm T550.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm T400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T400 vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T400
Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T400
Street photography with Fujifilm T550
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography factors
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decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than others in class (136g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography details
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T400
Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
35
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm T400 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Fujifilm T550
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Fujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T400 Fujifilm FinePix T550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 159 grams (0.35 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 180 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC -
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $150 $160