Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon B500

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Nikon Coolpix B500. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.

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.

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

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.