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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7040 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus 7040
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus 7040

 Fujifilm JX550 7040 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Fujifilm JX550

 7040 Fujifilm JX550 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus 7040

 Fujifilm JX550 7040 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Olympus 7040
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography advice
Olympus 7040 Street photography advice
56
lighter than average (113g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography features
Olympus 7040 Sports photography features
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resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (113g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Olympus 7040
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus 7040
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus Stylus 7040
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