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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX720 HS
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm JX550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was released 3 years after the Fujifilm JX550 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX710 HS scores vs the Fujifilm JX550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Fujifilm JX550

 SX710 HS Fujifilm JX550 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon SX710 HS

 Fujifilm JX550 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm JX550

 SX710 HS Fujifilm JX550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS features external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX550 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX710 HS vs the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and Fujifilm JX550 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (269g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than others (113g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
48
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
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")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
67
lighter than competitors (269g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than others (113g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
34
rather wide (26mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSFujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 life 230 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $349 $200