Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus 6000

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus 6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and 6000 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was announced 3 years after the 6000 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm T550 grades versus the 6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 provides exterior 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 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the 6000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and 6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and 6000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to give extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T550 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.