Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SH-1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was unveiled 14 months prior to the SH-1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the SH-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SH-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the SH-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and SH-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and SH-1.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm T550 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.