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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 550WP
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 550WP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 4 years later than the 550WP and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the 550WP in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm T500 550WP 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Fujifilm T500

 550WP Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm T500 550WP 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 features outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 550WP in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the 550WP.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and 550WP is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and 550WP.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to deliver more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T500 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography features
Olympus 550WP Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
75
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
55
weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography features
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 550WP Vlogging highlights
35
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus 550WP
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also referred to as - mju 550WP
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus range - 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $399