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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm T550 versus Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was released 24 months after the SZ-10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up vs the SZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm T550 SZ-10 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Fujifilm T550

 SZ-10 Fujifilm T550 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm T550 SZ-10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 has 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) while the Olympus SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T550 versus Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the SZ-10.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and SZ-10 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and SZ-10.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm T550 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T550 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography features
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T550
Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography details
75
lighter than others (136 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than competition (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography factors
47
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
40
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others (136 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Olympus SZ-10
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Olympus SZ-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 life - 220 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $160 $300