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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and SZ-10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 6 months later than the SZ-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the SZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Olympus SZ-10

					

					

						
 Fujifilm F550 EXR SZ-10 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

					

					

						
 SZ-10 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus SZ-10

					

					

						
 Fujifilm F550 EXR SZ-10 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2011Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus SZ-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the SZ-10.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SZ-10 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SZ-10.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

						Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography advice
39
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 supports RAW files
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2")
33
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 provides face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography highlights
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than competition (215g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2")
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (215 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
52
 amazing zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 lacks phase detect AF
40
 great zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (220 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography details
69
 lighter than competition (215 grams)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (360mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than others (215 grams)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 long reach (504mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography info
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 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 supports RAW files
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 lack of Time Lapse recording
40
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 terrible battery (220 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (215 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of mic jack
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 lighter than others (215 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic support
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus SZ-10
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXROlympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Olympus SZ-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR TruePic III+
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $450 $300