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Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M550

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2013
Kodak M550
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
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Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M550 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm T500 versus Kodak M550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and M550 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 3 years later than the M550 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the M550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Kodak M550

 Fujifilm T500 M550 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Fujifilm T500

 M550 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Kodak M550

 Fujifilm T500 M550 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Kodak M550 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the M550.

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and M550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and M550.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm T500 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T500 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Kodak M550
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
54
lighter than others (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography info
Kodak M550 Sports photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography features
Kodak M550 Travel photography features
76
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than others (125 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography info
Kodak M550 Landscape photography info
42
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging features
Kodak M550 Vlogging features
35
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than others (125 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Kodak M550
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Kodak EasyShare M550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-01-05
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 1000
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $119