Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-610

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Olympus TG-610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and TG-610 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 7 months later than the TG-610 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the TG-610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Olympus TG-610. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Olympus TG-610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the TG-610.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TG-610 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TG-610.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F550 EXR provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.