Why compare these two brands
Olympus and Fujifilm both made small cameras with strong character, but they are not equally easy to buy. Many older Olympus and Fuji models use xD-Picture Card storage. Some later Fuji models add SD or SDHC support. Some Olympus models use xD plus internal memory, while a few later bodies support SD or microSD-style paths. The look may be the reason you start searching, but the card path decides whether you will enjoy using the camera.
Do not buy a body just because a listing says "vintage" or "CCD." Check the exact model, battery, card type, and whether a working flash photo exists. Then compare the real setup cost against a more common Canon or Sony option.
Olympus compacts to check
The Olympus Stylus 1010 is a 2008 camera with 10 MP effective resolution, a 1/2.33-inch CCD, 37-260 mm equivalent 7x optical zoom, LI-50B battery, and xD Picture Card plus internal storage. It is small but gives more zoom than many pocket cameras.
The Olympus Stylus 5010 is a 2010 14 MP effective CCD camera with a 26-130 mm equivalent 5x zoom, SD/SDHC plus internal storage, and LI-40B / LI-42B battery support. It is one of the easier Olympus options here because the storage path is more familiar.
The Olympus Stylus 7010 is a 2009 12 MP effective CCD camera with a 28-196 mm equivalent 7x zoom, xD Picture Card, microSD Card, internal memory, and LI-40B / LI-42B battery. The Olympus Stylus 1030 SW is a 2008 10 MP effective CCD model with xD Picture Card storage and LI-50B battery. Rugged-looking bodies are appealing, but old seals should not be trusted blindly.
Budget Olympus options include the Olympus FE-230, a 2007 7.1 MP effective CCD camera with xD-Picture Card storage and LI-42B / LI-40B battery, and the Olympus FE-280, a 2007 8 MP effective CCD model with xD Picture Card storage and LI-40B / LI-42B battery. The Olympus FE-370 is a 2008 8.0 MP effective CCD camera with xD and microSD/microSDHC via attachment support, plus LI-60B battery.
Fujifilm compacts to check
The Fujifilm FinePix F31fd is the name many people notice first: 2006, 6.3 MP effective, 1/1.7-inch Super CCD HR, NP-95 battery, and xD-Picture Card storage. It is interesting, but prices can be high and xD support must be planned.
The Fujifilm FinePix F40fd is a 2007 8.3 MP effective camera with a 1/1.6-inch Super CCD HR sensor, NP-70 battery, and xD-Picture Card / SD Memory Card support. That SD option can make it easier than older xD-only choices. The Fujifilm FinePix Z20fd is a 2008 10.0 MP effective CCD compact with xD / SD / SDHC support and NP-45 battery, useful when you want a style-forward Fuji with a simpler card path.
How to choose between Olympus and Fuji
Choose Olympus if you like small zoom compacts, Stylus body designs, or weather-resistant styling, but be careful with old rugged claims. Choose Fuji if you want Super CCD character or slim FinePix style, but check xD card cost. If the camera uses SD or SDHC, setup is usually easier. If it uses xD only, a complete kit with card and reader is worth more than a bare body.
Both brands reward patience. Search the exact model name, then compare at least three listings before deciding what a fair price looks like. A clean Olympus with SD support may be a better everyday choice than a more famous xD-only body. A Fuji with the right battery, charger, and card may be worth paying more for than a cheaper body that leaves you hunting accessories for weeks.
Before buying, read the used camera checklist, then check the memory card guide and battery guide. A working Olympus or Fujifilm compact can be a great alternative to Canon hype, but only when the accessory path is clear.
Olympus Stylus 5010: a 2010 CCD compact with 26-130 mm equivalent zoom and SD/SDHC support.
Next step: compare an easier-card Olympus like the Stylus 5010 with a characterful Fuji like the FinePix F31fd, then price the battery and memory card.