Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-50
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Launched January 2013
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm JX550 versus Olympus SH-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe Fujifilm JX550 was unveiled 12 months before the SH-50 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the SH-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Olympus SH-50. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus SH-50
Fujifilm JX550 | SH-50 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Fujifilm JX550
SH-50 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus SH-50
Fujifilm JX550 | SH-50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm JX550 versus Olympus SH-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the SH-50.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and SH-50 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and SH-50.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Olympus SH-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Olympus SH-50 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 113g (0.25 pounds) | 269g (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $200 | $300 |