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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm X20 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Alternative Name is mju 550WP
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm X20 550WP 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2009More recent by 53 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Fujifilm X20

 550WP Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm X20 550WP 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

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

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography advice
Olympus 550WP Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than average in class (353g)
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (270 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography features
Olympus 550WP Travel photography features
61
good battery pack (270 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (353g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
55
weather sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Olympus 550WP
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
missing Time Lapse recording
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Olympus 550WP
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reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (353g)
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus 550WP
 Fujifilm X20Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X20 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also Known as - mju 550WP
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-29 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
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 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 life 270 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $399