Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 24 months after the SP-800 UZ making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the SP-800 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and SP-800 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and SP-800 UZ.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX550 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.