Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 8010
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
- Launched February 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 8010 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 8010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 24 months after the 8010 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the 8010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 8010 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus 8010
Fujifilm JX550 | 8010 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Fujifilm JX550
8010 | Fujifilm JX550 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus 8010
Fujifilm JX550 | 8010 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 has got physical 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) whilst the Olympus 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 8010 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the 8010.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and 8010 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and 8010.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to offer greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX550 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 |
Also called as | - | mju Tough 8010 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 1/4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113g (0.25 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-45A | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $600 |