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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 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
  • Also Known as mju 550WP
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm XF1 versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and 550WP (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XF1 was released 3 years later than the 550WP and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores against the 550WP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm XF1 550WP 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2009Fresher by 45 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Fujifilm XF1

 550WP Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm XF1 550WP 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Olympus 550WP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 vs the 550WP.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and 550WP is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and 550WP.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm XF1 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XF1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography features
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography factors
Olympus 550WP Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than average in class (255g)
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography info
Olympus 550WP Sports photography info
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
has no phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography features
Olympus 550WP Travel photography features
60
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (255 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
environment proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography information
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography information
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (255 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus 550WP
 Fujifilm XF1Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called - mju 550WP
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $399