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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-45, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and FE-45 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and FE-45 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was manufactured 2 years later than the FE-45 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up vs the FE-45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Olympus FE-45

 Fujifilm F550 EXR FE-45 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 FE-45 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus FE-45

 Fujifilm F550 EXR FE-45 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-45 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the FE-45.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FE-45 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FE-45.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-45
39
decent megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Sports photography with Olympus FE-45
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
69
lighter than average in class (215g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography factors
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus FE-45
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXROlympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Olympus FE-45
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $450 $130