Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 550WP

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and 550WP (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was announced 4 years later than the 550WP and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the 550WP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 provides external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the 550WP.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and 550WP is 83 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and 550WP.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X20 will give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X20 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.