Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Fujifilm T550 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Fujifilm T550
SZ-31MR iHS | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Fujifilm T550 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | |
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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 |