Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7040
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is mju 7040

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7040 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX550 was unveiled 2 years after the 7040 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the 7040 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus 7040
Fujifilm JX550 | 7040 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Fujifilm JX550
7040 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus 7040
Fujifilm JX550 | 7040 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus 7040 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the 7040.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and 7040 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and 7040.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX550 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
Also called as | - | mju 7040 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 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 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113 grams (0.25 lbs) | 144 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $200 | $299 |