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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 550WP
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and 550WP (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 2 years after the 550WP which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the JX300 grades vs the 550WP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus 550WP

 JX300 550WP 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the FujiFilm JX300

 550WP JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus 550WP

 JX300 550WP 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 has got external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JX300 versus Olympus 550WP in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the JX300 versus the 550WP.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and 550WP is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and 550WP.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher JX300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Olympus 550WP
55
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
Olympus 550WP Sports photography features
31
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
55
environment proofing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging factors
Olympus 550WP Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus 550WP
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called as FinePix JX305 mju 550WP
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 180 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $110 $399