Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 550WP

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and 550WP (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 5 years after the 550WP which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the 550WP.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and 550WP is 80 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and 550WP.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X30 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X30 provides an advantage in sensor tech.