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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched about the same time to the VG-160 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the VG-160 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 Fujifilm JX550 VG-160 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Fujifilm JX550

		

		

			
 VG-160 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 Fujifilm JX550 VG-160 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys outer 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) and the Olympus VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus VG-160 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the VG-160.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and VG-160.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography information
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 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography information
Olympus VG-160 Street photography information
56
 lighter than competition in class (113g)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
56
 lighter than average in class (125 grams)
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography highlights
32
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
26
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (165 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
68
 lighter than competition in class (113g)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
 lighter than average in class (125g)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 bad battery life (165 shots)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
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 pretty wide (26mm)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
36
 really wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not available
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 bad battery life (165 shots)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
28
 pretty wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic support
30
 really wide (26mm)
 supports face detect focusing
 lighter than average in class (125g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus VG-160
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus VG-160
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Olympus VG-160
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 165 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $90