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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm T550 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was brought out 12 months later than the SZ-31MR iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up vs the SZ-31MR iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm T550 SZ-31MR iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Fujifilm T550

 SZ-31MR iHS Fujifilm T550 
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm T550 SZ-31MR iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm T550 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and SZ-31MR iHS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and SZ-31MR iHS.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photos however you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm T550 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography info
75
lighter than others (136g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (226g)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography details
47
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging features
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TruePic V
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $160 $0