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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus 9000 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
  • Released January 2013
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 9000
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus 9000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and 9000 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was brought out 3 years after the 9000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up vs the 9000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus 9000

 Fujifilm T550 9000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2009More modern by 45 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Fujifilm T550

 9000 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus 9000

 Fujifilm T550 9000 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus 9000 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the 9000.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and 9000 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and 9000.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T550 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T550
Street photography with Olympus 9000
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography advice
Olympus 9000 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
Olympus 9000 Travel photography features
75
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography information
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography information
47
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging advice
Olympus 9000 Vlogging advice
35
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Olympus 9000
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also referred to as - mju 9000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 225 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $160 $300