Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-4030
95 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
39


95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched January 2010

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus FE-4030, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T550 was launched 3 years later than the FE-4030 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm T550 scores vs the FE-4030 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Olympus FE-4030. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus FE-4030
Fujifilm T550 | FE-4030 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 37 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Fujifilm T550
FE-4030 | Fujifilm T550 |
---|
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus FE-4030
Fujifilm T550 | FE-4030 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 has outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus FE-4030 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the FE-4030.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and FE-4030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and FE-4030.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm T550 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T550 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Olympus FE-4030 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 146g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $160 | $130 |