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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(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
Olympus 8010
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus 8010

 Fujifilm JX550 8010 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Fujifilm JX550

 8010 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus 8010

 Fujifilm JX550 8010 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others (113 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography features
Olympus 8010 Sports photography features
32
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (113g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
environment proof
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (245g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography advice
34
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
Olympus 8010 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (245g)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus 8010
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
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