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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 7030
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 2 years later than the 7030 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the 7030 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus 7030

 Fujifilm JX550 7030 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Fujifilm JX550

 7030 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus 7030

 Fujifilm JX550 7030 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys outside dimensions 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 7030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus 7030 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the 7030.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and 7030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and 7030.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX550 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography details
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography details
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography details
Olympus 7030 Street photography details
56
lighter than average in class (113g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Olympus 7030
32
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average in class (113g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography advice
34
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
Olympus 7030 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus 7030
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Olympus Stylus 7030
Also called as - mju 7030
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $179