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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and TG-6 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed 8 years prior to the TG-6 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the TG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F550 EXR TG-6 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

          

          

            
 TG-6 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
RevealedMay 2019July 2011More modern by 95 months
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F550 EXR TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus TG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the TG-6.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TG-6 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TG-6.
As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

            Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
38
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2")
39
 manual focus
 has face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography information
Olympus TG-6 Street photography information
68
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2")
64
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors (253g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
52
 excellent zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 sensor  is very small (1/2")
 does not have phase detect AF
46
 high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery life (340 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (360mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
 good battery life (340 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competitors (253g)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography details
49
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is very small (1/2")
 lack of Timelapse recording
57
 manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 good battery life (340 shots)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging info
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging info
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone socket
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no mic support
 heavier than competitors (253g)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus TG-6
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXROlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-19 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR TruePic VIII
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 253 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $450 $449