Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 8000

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and 8000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 2 years after the 8000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores against the 8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 has outside measurements 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 8000 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the 8000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and 8000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX550 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.