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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was unveiled 2 years after the TG-610 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up versus the TG-610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus TG-610

 Fujifilm T550 TG-610 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Fujifilm T550

 TG-610 Fujifilm T550 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus TG-610

 Fujifilm T550 TG-610 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 provides outside 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) while the Olympus TG-610 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the TG-610.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and TG-610 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and TG-610.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm T550 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T550 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography features
Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography features
75
lighter than average in class (136g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
environment proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
47
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging features
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average in class (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Olympus TG-610
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Olympus TG-610
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Olympus TG-610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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
Battery life - 210 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $160 $223