Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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![Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR/Fujifilm-F550-EXR-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.
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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed 17 months earlier than the TG-830 iHS making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up versus the TG-830 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
Fujifilm F550 EXR | TG-830 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
TG-830 iHS | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus TG-830 iHS
Fujifilm F550 EXR | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has outer 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-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the TG-830 iHS.
![Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Olympus-TG-830-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TG-830 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.
![Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Olympus-TG-830-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TG-830 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Olympus-TG-830-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Olympus-TG-830-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVI MPEG4 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 300 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $450 | $0 |