Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was revealed 23 months later than the SZ-30MR which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm T550 scores vs the SZ-30MR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 provides external measurements 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 SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the SZ-30MR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and SZ-30MR is 95 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and SZ-30MR.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images although you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm T550 should have an advantage in sensor technology.