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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm X10 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • New Model is Fujifilm X20
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 550WP
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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and 550WP (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 3 years after the 550WP which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up against the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm X10 550WP 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2009More modern by 43 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Fujifilm X10

 550WP Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm X10 550WP 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus 550WP in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the 550WP.

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and 550WP is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and 550WP.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X10 will give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X10
Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
49
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000s)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than others in class (350 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery (270 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
60
good battery (270 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (350 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
55
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (270 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging info
Olympus 550WP Vlogging info
32
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (350 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Olympus 550WP
 Fujifilm X10Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X10 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called - mju 550WP
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-11 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $399