Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX550
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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2012

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A800 was announced 12 months before the Fujifilm JX550 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A800 matches up vs the Fujifilm JX550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX550 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A800 and Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery and Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Fujifilm JX550
A800 | Fujifilm JX550 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon A800
Fujifilm JX550 | A800 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Fujifilm JX550
A800 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX550 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A800 compared to the Fujifilm JX550.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and Fujifilm JX550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and Fujifilm JX550.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to offer greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged A800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A800 | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 3 | - |
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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | 186 grams (0.41 lb) | 113 grams (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 | 300 shots | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $90 | $200 |