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Canon S95 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon S90
  • Renewed by Canon S100
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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 S95 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon S95 and Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was launched 13 months before the Fujifilm JX550 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S95 matches up against the Fujifilm JX550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S95 Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon S95

 Fujifilm JX550 S95 
RevealedJanuary 2012November 2010Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Canon S95 and Fujifilm JX550

 S95 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 features external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX550 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S95 versus the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and Fujifilm JX550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S95 and Fujifilm JX550.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S95 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm JX550 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S95 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
56
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography highlights
64
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography factors
52
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 Vlogging information
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon S95 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot S95Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S95 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-11-23 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots - Single
Cost at launch $495 $200