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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm T550 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was manufactured 5 months after the SP-820UZ and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up versus the SP-820UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm T550 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm T550

 SP-820UZ Fujifilm T550 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm T550 SP-820UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the SP-820UZ.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and SP-820UZ.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography advice
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good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography information
75
lighter than average (136g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
55
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (485 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
really wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (136 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
really wide (22mm)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (485 grams)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Highest aperture - f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 15.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 485g (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $160 $299