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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out very close to the VR-340 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the VR-340 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus VR-340

 Fujifilm JX550 VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Fujifilm JX550

 VR-340 Fujifilm JX550 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus VR-340

 Fujifilm JX550 VR-340 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 offers 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) and the Olympus VR-340 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-340 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the VR-340.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and VR-340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and VR-340.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-340
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography info
Olympus VR-340 Street photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (125 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography information
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography information
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography info
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (125g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography details
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography details
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging advice
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus VR-340
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus VR-340
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Olympus VR-340
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical 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 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 model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $130