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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
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 referred to as mju 550WP
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Below, we are contrasting the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched 14 months after the 550WP making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the JZ300 scores versus the 550WP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus 550WP

 JZ300 550WP 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 14 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the FujiFilm JZ300

 550WP JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus 550WP

 JZ300 550WP 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the JZ300 against the 550WP.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and 550WP is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and 550WP.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JZ300 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger JZ300 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography advice
Olympus 550WP Travel photography advice
61
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
environment proof
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography details
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 550WP Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus 550WP
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also referred to as FinePix JZ305 mju 550WP
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $399