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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also Known as mju 9000
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and 9000 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 2 years later than the 9000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades versus the 9000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus 9000

 Fujifilm JX550 9000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2009More recent by 33 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Fujifilm JX550

 9000 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus 9000

 Fujifilm JX550 9000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Olympus 9000 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus 9000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the 9000.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and 9000 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and 9000.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm JX550 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX550 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
31
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography features
Olympus 9000 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (225 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
Olympus 9000 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (225 grams)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus 9000
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also referred to as - mju 9000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-05-14
Physical type 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lb) 225g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $300