Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS 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
- Released January 2013
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
Fujifilm T550 | TG-850 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Fujifilm T550
TG-850 iHS | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2013 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
Fujifilm T550 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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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 |