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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2010
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Olympus FE-4030, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and FE-4030 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was manufactured 19 months after the FE-4030 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the FE-4030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Olympus FE-4030

 Fujifilm F550 EXR FE-4030 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 FE-4030 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus FE-4030

 Fujifilm F550 EXR FE-4030 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Olympus FE-4030 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the FE-4030.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FE-4030 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FE-4030.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F550 EXR provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
39
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography advice
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2")
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography highlights
52
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography features
49
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging details
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
25
pretty wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus FE-4030
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXROlympus FE-4030
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Olympus FE-4030
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR TruePic III
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 146g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $450 $130