Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-4
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![Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-JX550/Fujifilm-JX550-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released April 2015
- Older Model is Olympus TG-3
- Renewed by Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm JX550 was released 4 years before the TG-4 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the TG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus TG-4
Fujifilm JX550 | TG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Fujifilm JX550
TG-4 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 39 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus TG-4
Fujifilm JX550 | TG-4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the TG-4.
![Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JX550-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-4-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and TG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.
![Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JX550-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-4-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and TG-4.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm JX550 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JX550-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-4-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JX550-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-4-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2015-04-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
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 range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | 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 | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113 grams (0.25 lb) | 247 grams (0.54 lb) |
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 | - | 380 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $200 | $379 |