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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71 Imaging
53 Features
85 Overall
65

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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 E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus E-M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the E-M1 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and E-M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 3 years earlier than the E-M1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the E-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F550 EXR E-M1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

		

		

			
 E-M1 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
ReleasedOctober 2013July 2011More recent by 27 months
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F550 EXR E-M1 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus E-M1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the E-M1.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and E-M1 is 91 and 71 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and E-M1.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR uses the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF harder. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
40
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2")
71
 manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography features
Olympus E-M1 Street photography features
69
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than average (215g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2")
78
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 environment proofing
 lighter than competitors in class (497 grams)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography features
Olympus E-M1 Sports photography features
53
 incredible zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
70
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 bad battery power (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than average (215g)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long reach (360mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
 lighter than competitors in class (497g)
 environment proofing
 provides touch focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 bad battery power (350 per charge)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography factors
50
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor (1/2")
 lack of Time Lapse recording
73
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 bad battery power (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging features
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging features
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (215g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic support
36
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have external mic port
 lighter than competitors in class (497g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus E-M1
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXROlympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Olympus OM-D E-M1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-10-28
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR TruePIC VII
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 81
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 497 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 73
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 12.7
DXO Low light rating 158 757
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $450 $799