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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(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
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 Fujifilm JX550 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Fujifilm JX550

 TG-630 iHS Fujifilm JX550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 Fujifilm JX550 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography details
56
lighter than average (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography details
32
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (113g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
34
pretty wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus TG-630 iHS
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