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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was unveiled 3 years prior to the SH-1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the SH-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus SH-1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm JX550 SH-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Fujifilm JX550

		

		

			
 SH-1 Fujifilm JX550 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2012More recent by 27 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus SH-1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm JX550 SH-1 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 provides external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the SH-1.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and SH-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and SH-1.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should always factor the age  of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-1
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 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
37
 MP count good (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Street photography highlights
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 lighter than competition (113 grams)
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 boasts focus by touch
 lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography details
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 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
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 lighter than competition (113g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
 good battery power (380 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (271g)
 boasts focus by touch
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography information
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography information
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 really wide (26mm)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Timelapse function
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good battery power (380 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
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 really wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition (113 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone port
37
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes external mic jack
 lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus SH-1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.25 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 life - 380 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $349