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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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
  • Released January 2012
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the TG-830 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the TG-830 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Fujifilm JX550 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Fujifilm JX550

 TG-830 iHS Fujifilm JX550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Fujifilm JX550 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the TG-830 iHS.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and TG-830 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and TG-830 iHS.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files however you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography information
56
lighter than average in class (113g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography info
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (113g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography features
34
pretty wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
45
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
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pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 300 photographs
Type 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $0