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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(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
Olympus FE-4030
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus FE-4030

 Fujifilm T550 FE-4030 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography factors
75
lighter than average (136g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
47
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
32
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging features
35
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (136g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
25
quite wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Olympus FE-4030
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Olympus 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