Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-4030
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Olympus FE-4030. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Olympus FE-4030
Fujifilm F550 EXR | FE-4030 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
FE-4030 | Fujifilm F550 EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus FE-4030
Fujifilm F550 EXR | FE-4030 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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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 |