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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-310 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T550 was brought out 2 years after the TG-310 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm T550 scores vs the TG-310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus TG-310

 Fujifilm T550 TG-310 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Fujifilm T550

 TG-310 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus TG-310

 Fujifilm T550 TG-310 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus TG-310 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the TG-310.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and TG-310 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and TG-310.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T550 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography info
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T550
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than others (136 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
weather proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
47
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others (136 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Olympus TG-310
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Olympus TG-310
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Olympus TG-310
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 136g (0.30 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 - 150 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $160 $0