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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS 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
  • Released January 2013
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 12 months earlier than the TG-850 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm T550 scores against the TG-850 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 Fujifilm T550 TG-850 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Fujifilm T550

 TG-850 iHS Fujifilm T550 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 Fujifilm T550 TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about 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") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the TG-850 iHS.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and TG-850 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and TG-850 iHS.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm T550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T550
Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (330 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Travel photography camera
76
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
72
good battery (330 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
48
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
rather wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery (330 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging highlights
35
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
33
rather wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
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 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4616 x 3464
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1/2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
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 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $160 $250