Fujifilm FinePix T550 vs Fujifilm FinePix T500

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      Fujifilm FinePix T500
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix T550 and the Fujifilm FinePix T500, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Both cameras were introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix T550 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix T500 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 0 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix T550
      4. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      5. Screen
      6. Sensor
      7. Photography Features
      8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      9. Other Features
      10. Physical Parameters
      11. For Different Types of Photography
      12. Evaluations
      13. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Fujifilm FinePix T500.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix T550

      Fujifilm T550
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix T550 over Fujifilm FinePix T500.

      Fujifilm FinePix T550 vs Fujifilm FinePix T500
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"

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      Fujifilm T200
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm T300
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Fujifilm T400
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100VI
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Canon G7 X MIII
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony HX90V
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

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      Fujifilm T400
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Fujifilm T200
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm T300
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic ZS5
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Sony RX100
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix T550 Fujifilm FinePix T500
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix T550 Fujifilm FinePix T500
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix T550 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix T500 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix T550 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Fujifilm FinePix T500 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 0.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix T550 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3440 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072 , 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3072x1728, 2304x1728, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix T500 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3440 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072 , 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3072x1728, 2304x1728, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix T550, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix T500.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Fujifilm FinePix T500 bodies have the same dimensions of 99 x 57 x 26 mm (3.9 x 2.24 x 1.02") and they both weigh 136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      99 mm

      57 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Fujifilm FinePix T500

      Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Fujifilm FinePix T500 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      GOOD
      76
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      79
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      76
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      AVERAGE
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Fujifilm FinePix T500 and give them scores of 52 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)


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