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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-4
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 3 years earlier than the TG-3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the TG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm JX550 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Fujifilm JX550

 TG-3 Fujifilm JX550 
LaunchedMarch 2014January 2012Newer by 27 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm JX550 TG-3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the TG-3.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and TG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and TG-3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography information
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (330 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
great battery (330 per charge)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography info
34
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
56
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
great battery (330 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (247g)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus TG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Olympus Tough TG-3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-05 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 330 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $350