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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon B500

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

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
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Released February 2016
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon B500 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 4 years before the B500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm T550 grades vs the B500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon B500

 Fujifilm T550 B500 

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Fujifilm T550

 B500 Fujifilm T550 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2013More modern by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon B500

 Fujifilm T550 B500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon B500 has specifications of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the B500.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and B500 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and B500.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm T550 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography details
Nikon B500 Portrait photography details
35
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography factors
Nikon B500 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (541g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography features
Nikon B500 Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography advice
Nikon B500 Travel photography advice
76
lighter than others in class (136g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
59
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
has bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (900mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (541 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
48
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
45
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging information
Nikon B500 Vlogging information
35
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (136g)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
27
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (541 grams)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon B500
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix B500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 541 grams (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 600 pictures
Battery type - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $160 $300