Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 550WP
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 550WP Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus 550WP
Fujifilm T500 | 550WP | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 49 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Fujifilm T500
550WP | Fujifilm T500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus 550WP
Fujifilm T500 | 550WP | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
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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 |