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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(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
Olympus SH-50
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm JX550 SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Fujifilm JX550

 SH-50 Fujifilm JX550 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm JX550 SH-50 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography factors
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography information
Olympus SH-50 Street photography information
56
lighter than competition (113g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography factors
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography factors
32
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition (113g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
34
decently wide (26mm)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Olympus SH-50
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus SH-50
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus SH-50
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