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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 SX200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm JX550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 3 years before the Fujifilm JX550 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX200 IS grades against the Fujifilm JX550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm JX550

 SX200 IS Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon SX200 IS

 Fujifilm JX550 SX200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2009More recent by 32 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm JX550

 SX200 IS Fujifilm JX550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX550 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS vs the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm JX550 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm JX550.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than others (113g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competition (247 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than others (113 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography factors
43
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (26mm)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 ID NB-5L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $329 $200