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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 2 years after the FE-47 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores vs the FE-47 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus FE-47

 Fujifilm JX550 FE-47 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Fujifilm JX550

 FE-47 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus FE-47

 Fujifilm JX550 FE-47 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus FE-47 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the FE-47.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and FE-47 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and FE-47.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX550 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Olympus FE-47
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography information
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography information
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
34
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus FE-47
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus FE-47
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Olympus FE-47
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 204 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $0