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Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon S200 and Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The S200 was introduced 2 years later than the Fujifilm JX550 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S200 grades against the Fujifilm JX550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S200 Fujifilm JX550 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 26 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon S200

 Fujifilm JX550 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Fujifilm JX550

 S200 Fujifilm JX550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 has external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX550 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Canon S200 and Fujifilm JX550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the S200 and the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and Fujifilm JX550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and Fujifilm JX550.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S200 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm JX550 will give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger S200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S200
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
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provides focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot S200Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-21 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 grams (0.40 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 200 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $293 $200