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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 550WP
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was revealed 3 years after the 550WP which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades versus the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm JZ200 550WP 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Fujifilm JZ200

 550WP Fujifilm JZ200 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm JZ200 550WP 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ200 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus the 550WP.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and 550WP is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ200 and 550WP.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JZ200 to show more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JZ200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (135g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography features
Olympus 550WP Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography features
Olympus 550WP Travel photography features
68
lighter than average (135 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
55
environment proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ200
Vlogging with Olympus 550WP
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus 550WP
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also Known as - mju 550WP
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-01-07
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $399