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Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1300 was launched 2 months after the Fujifilm JX550 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A1300 matches up versus the Fujifilm JX550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Fujifilm JX550

 A1300 Fujifilm JX550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon A1300

 Fujifilm JX550 A1300 

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Fujifilm JX550

 A1300 Fujifilm JX550 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX550 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm JX550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A1300 against the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and Fujifilm JX550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography details
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography advice
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than average (113 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography info
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography info
33
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography factors
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (113g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography information
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
34
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging info
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot A1300Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $119 $200