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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7000
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and 7000 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was announced 3 years later than the 7000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the 7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus 7000

 Fujifilm JX550 7000 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Fujifilm JX550

 7000 Fujifilm JX550 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus 7000

 Fujifilm JX550 7000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Olympus 7000 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the 7000.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and 7000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and 7000.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX550 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography info
Olympus 7000 Street photography info
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Sports photography camera
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography factors
Olympus 7000 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (113g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
built-in flash
great zoom (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography highlights
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relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Olympus 7000
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relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus 7000
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Olympus Stylus 7000
Also called as - mju 7000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 172 gr (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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