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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-100 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was manufactured 12 months before the SP-100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up against the SP-100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm T550 SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Fujifilm T550

 SP-100 Fujifilm T550 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm T550 SP-100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has proportions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the SP-100.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and SP-100 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and SP-100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm T550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography info
Olympus SP-100 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography info
75
lighter than competition in class (136g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (594g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography features
47
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (594 grams)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Olympus SP-100
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-01-29
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe
AE 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 594 gr (1.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 330 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $160 $400