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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 18 months before the TG-2 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the TG-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm JX550 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm JX550

 TG-2 iHS Fujifilm JX550 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm JX550 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 has got external 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 TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the TG-2 iHS.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and TG-2 iHS.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm JX550 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (350 shots)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery power (350 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography highlights
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
36
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 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 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 350 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $380