Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Announced June 2013
Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm T550 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe Fujifilm T550 was revealed 5 months prior to the TG-2 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 grades versus the TG-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
Fujifilm T550 | TG-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm T550
TG-2 iHS | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Screen resolution | 610k | 230k | Clearer screen (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
Fujifilm T550 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | June 2013 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 provides 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-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm T550 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the TG-2 iHS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and TG-2 iHS.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm T550 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2013-06-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 610k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | OLED |
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 | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
External flash | ||
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 |
Max 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" 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 | - | 350 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $160 | $380 |