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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 6 months earlier than the TG-820 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up against the TG-820 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F550 EXR TG-820 iHS 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

          

          

            
 TG-820 iHS Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Display resolution1030k460kClearer display (+570k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus TG-820 iHS

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F550 EXR TG-820 iHS 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2012Same age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the TG-820 iHS.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TG-820 iHS is 91 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TG-820 iHS.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively.

            Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography info
39
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
26
 supports face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography details
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than others (215g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography highlights
52
 amazing zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
 has no phase detect autofocus
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography factors
69
 lighter than others (215 grams)
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long reach (360mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
 weather proofing
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography info
49
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
 does not have Timelapse mode
38
 pretty wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 terrible battery (220 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging highlights
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (215g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone port
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXROlympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR TruePic VI
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,030k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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
Type 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, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $450 $500