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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 12 months after the SZ-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the SZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm JX550 SZ-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2011More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Fujifilm JX550

 SZ-10 Fujifilm JX550 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm JX550 SZ-10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 features external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the SZ-10.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and SZ-10 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and SZ-10.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX550 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography features
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (113 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
31
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average (113g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competition in class (215g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography advice
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus SZ-10
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Olympus SZ-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.25 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 life - 220 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $300