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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm JX550 versus Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 13 months prior to the XZ-10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the XZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus XZ-10

 Fujifilm JX550 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Fujifilm JX550

 XZ-10 Fujifilm JX550 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus XZ-10

 Fujifilm JX550 XZ-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Olympus XZ-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the XZ-10.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and XZ-10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and XZ-10.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JX550 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography advice
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography information
56
lighter than competition (113g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-10
32
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography factors
34
rather wide (26mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging features
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
35
pretty wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competitors (221g)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus XZ-10
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2013-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.25 pounds) 221 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $428