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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as mju 550WP
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus 550WP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed at a similar time to the 550WP and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the 550WP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm S8100fd 550WP 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 550WP Fujifilm S8100fd 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm S8100fd 550WP 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus 550WP in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the 550WP.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and 550WP is 75 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and 550WP.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos although you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography factors
Olympus 550WP Street photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Sports photography camera
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
53
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography advice
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography advice
35
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Olympus 550WP
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus 550WP
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdOlympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called - mju 550WP
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $399