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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Canon A800
(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
Fujifilm JX550
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Fujifilm JX550

 A800 Fujifilm JX550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon A800

 Fujifilm JX550 A800 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Fujifilm JX550

 A800 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
25
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography info
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography info
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than average (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A800
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
29
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
55
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than average (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography highlights
26
better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
34
really wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging factors
24
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot A800Fujifilm FinePix JX550
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