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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 550WP
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm A100 versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was unveiled about the same time to the 550WP so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up against the 550WP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm A100 550WP 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Fujifilm A100

 550WP Fujifilm A100 

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm A100 550WP 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A100 versus Olympus 550WP in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the 550WP.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and 550WP is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and 550WP.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
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manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography information
Olympus 550WP Travel photography information
56
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
environment proof
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography features
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography features
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging advice
Olympus 550WP Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Olympus 550WP
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called - mju 550WP
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-04 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $399