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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm F550 EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) is very similar but the JX300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The JX300 was announced 6 months prior to the Fujifilm F550 EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the JX300 grades vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 JX300 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the FujiFilm JX300

 Fujifilm F550 EXR JX300 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm F550 EXR

 JX300 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm F550 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm F550 EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the JX300 vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The JX300 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography factors
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography factors
55
lighter than average in class (130g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography information
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography information
31
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography details
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography details
65
lighter than average in class (130g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 39
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 158
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $110 $450