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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus FE-47, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T550 was brought out 3 years after the FE-47 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up vs the FE-47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus FE-47

 Fujifilm T550 FE-47 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Fujifilm T550

 FE-47 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus FE-47

 Fujifilm T550 FE-47 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus FE-47 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus FE-47 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the FE-47.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and FE-47 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and FE-47.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm T550 to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T550 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography information
Olympus FE-47 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
75
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
47
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Olympus FE-47
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Olympus FE-47
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Olympus FE-47
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 204g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $160 $0