Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm JX550 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 12 months before the TG-630 iHS and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores vs the TG-630 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
Fujifilm JX550 | TG-630 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Fujifilm JX550
TG-630 iHS | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
Fujifilm JX550 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 offers physical measurements 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 TG-630 iHS has specifications of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the TG-630 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and TG-630 iHS.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm JX550 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113g (0.25 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" 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 life | - | 220 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $200 | $200 |