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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SH-50 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 SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was revealed very close to the SH-50 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up vs the SH-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm T550 SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Fujifilm T550

 SH-50 Fujifilm T550 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm T550 SH-50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 has outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has specifications of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the SH-50.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and SH-50 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and SH-50.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography information
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography information
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (269g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography info
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography details
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography details
76
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (269g)
has touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
48
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Olympus SH-50
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (136g)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Olympus SH-50
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Olympus SH-50
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Olympus SH-50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 269g (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $300