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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-820 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-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was brought out 12 months later than the TG-820 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm T550 grades against the TG-820 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Fujifilm T550 TG-820 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Fujifilm T550

 TG-820 iHS Fujifilm T550 
Display resolution1030k230kSharper display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Fujifilm T550 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the TG-820 iHS.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and TG-820 iHS is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T550 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography info
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography info
47
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
38
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging information
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (136g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,030 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $160 $500