Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was manufactured 2 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm T550 scores vs the SP-600 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 features outside dimensions 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 SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and SP-600 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T550 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.