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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV105
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 550WP
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was manufactured 14 months later than the 550WP making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the JV100 matches up vs the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Olympus 550WP

 JV100 550WP 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 14 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the FujiFilm JV100

 550WP JV100 

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus 550WP

 JV100 550WP 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV100 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the JV100 and the 550WP.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and 550WP is 96 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JV100 and 550WP.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JV100 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent JV100 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography features
Olympus 550WP Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV100
Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JV100
Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
56
lighter than competition in class (126g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
55
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV100
Landscape photography with Olympus 550WP
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging factors
Olympus 550WP Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus 550WP
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 mju 550WP
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing range 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
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