Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
Fujifilm T550 | SP-820UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm T550
SP-820UZ | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus SP-820UZ
Fujifilm T550 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Fujifilm T550 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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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 |