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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX210 IS versus Fujifilm JX550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was released 18 months earlier than the Fujifilm JX550 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX210 IS grades against the Fujifilm JX550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Fujifilm JX550

 SX210 IS Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon SX210 IS

 Fujifilm JX550 SX210 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm JX550

 SX210 IS Fujifilm JX550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX550 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS versus the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm JX550 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm JX550.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competitors in class (220g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
48
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging features
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISFujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220g (0.49 lbs) 113g (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 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 model NB-5L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $226 $200