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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 3000
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 2 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades versus the Tough-3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 Fujifilm JX550 Tough-3000 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Fujifilm JX550

 Tough-3000 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus Tough-3000

 Fujifilm JX550 Tough-3000 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus Tough-3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the Tough-3000.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and Tough-3000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and Tough-3000.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX550 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography highlights
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography features
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography features
56
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography factors
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography factors
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors (113g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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environment sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography info
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography info
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fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also referred to as - mju Tough 3000
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen 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 speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.00 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.25 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $0