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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out about the same time to the SP-620 UZ so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the SP-620 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm JX550 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Fujifilm JX550

 SP-620 UZ Fujifilm JX550 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm JX550 SP-620 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 provides external dimensions 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 SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the SP-620 UZ.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and SP-620 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and SP-620 UZ.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography advice
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good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (113g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography factors
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
61
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
34
relatively wide (26mm)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
28
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options 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
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.25 lb) 435 gr (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $199