Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TG-830 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

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.