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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus XZ-2 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
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Launched December 2012
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm T550 was revealed around the same time to the XZ-2 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up against the XZ-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 Fujifilm T550 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Fujifilm T550

 XZ-2 iHS Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 Fujifilm T550 XZ-2 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013December 2012Same age
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm T550 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the XZ-2 iHS.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and XZ-2 iHS.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm T550 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm T550 will result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography details
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T550
Street photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (346g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (340 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
76
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
61
good battery power (340 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (346g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
48
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging features
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (346g)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 346 gr (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $160 $450