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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(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
  • Announced July 2011
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and TG-4 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 4 years prior to the TG-4 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the TG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Olympus TG-4

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F550 EXR TG-4 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

          

          

            
 TG-4 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
ReleasedApril 2015July 2011Newer by 45 months
Manual focus  More accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus TG-4

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F550 EXR TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the TG-4.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TG-4.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

            Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography details
39
 good  resolution (16MP)
 exports RAW files
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2")
46
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography details
Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than competitors in class (215g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2")
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography information
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography information
52
 long zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 tiny sensor (1/2")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
47
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 great battery power (380 per charge)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography information
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography information
69
 lighter than competitors in class (215g)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (360mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
 great battery power (380 per charge)
 environment sealing
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than others in class (247g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography features
49
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor (1/2")
 does not have Time Lapse recording
62
 you can focus manually
 really wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 great battery power (380 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (215g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic socket
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 really wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone port
 more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus TG-4
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXROlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR TruePic VII
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 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 support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech 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 speed 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.20 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVI MPEG4 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 380 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $450 $379