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Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released May 2016
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX620 HS versus Fujifilm JX550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was unveiled 4 years after the Fujifilm JX550 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX620 HS scores against the Fujifilm JX550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Fujifilm JX550

 SX620 HS Fujifilm JX550 
IntroducedMay 2016January 2012More modern by 53 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon SX620 HS

 Fujifilm JX550 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Fujifilm JX550

 SX620 HS Fujifilm JX550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX550 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and Fujifilm JX550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
44
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competitors (113g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition in class (182g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
34
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSFujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-05-10 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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 25-625mm (25.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 life 295 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $279 $200