Reasons to choose FinePix A500 Zoom
Released in 2006, FinePix A500 Zoom has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix A500 Zoom
vs Fujifilm FinePix S5500 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
FinePix A500 Zoom21 mm²
FinePix S5500 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1.17:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 16.5%
The FinePix A500 Zoom has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix A500 ZoomMetricFinePix S5500 Zoom
5.1 MPEffective pixels4.2 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.33 × 4
2.21 µmPixel pitch2.25 µm
4.87 µm²Pixel area5.08 µm²
20.53 MP/cm²Pixel density19.7 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
170 gWeight337 g
Internal storageStoragexD Picture card
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)Battery4x AA
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix A500 Zoom has the larger sensor area. The FinePix A500 Zoom has the lighter body. The FinePix A500 Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix A500 Zoom is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix S5500 Zoom
Released in 2004, FinePix S5500 Zoom has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4.2 MP effective resolution, and a 337 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.