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FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix XP11
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP30
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 550WP
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus 550WP, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was brought out 14 months after the 550WP which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the XP10 matches up versus the 550WP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Olympus 550WP

 XP10 550WP 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 14 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the FujiFilm XP10

 550WP XP10 

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Olympus 550WP

 XP10 550WP 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm XP10 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the XP10 and the 550WP.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and 550WP is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XP10 and 550WP.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the FujiFilm XP10 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher XP10 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography information
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
60
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography factors
Olympus 550WP Sports photography factors
30
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
55
weather proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography details
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography details
27
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Olympus 550WP
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called FinePix XP11 mju 550WP
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing range 9cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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, Couple, Group) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $175 $399