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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 11 months after the SZ-30MR which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores vs the SZ-30MR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm JX550 SZ-30MR 
LaunchedJanuary 2012March 2011More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Fujifilm JX550

 SZ-30MR Fujifilm JX550 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm JX550 SZ-30MR 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the SZ-30MR.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and SZ-30MR is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and SZ-30MR.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm JX550 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography factors
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
56
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography advice
32
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competition (226g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
34
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Olympus SZ-30MR
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.00 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 gr (0.25 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $279