Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-830 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2013

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
Let's look closer at the Fujifilm T550 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T550 was announced at a similar time to the TG-830 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm T550 grades vs the TG-830 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
Fujifilm T550 | TG-830 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Fujifilm T550
TG-830 iHS | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
Fujifilm T550 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 comes with 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) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm T550 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the TG-830 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and TG-830 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and TG-830 iHS.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you should consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 300 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $160 | $0 |