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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm JZ100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled 5 months prior to the Fujifilm JZ100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the Fujifilm JZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Fujifilm JZ100

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Fujifilm JZ100 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 Fujifilm JZ100 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm JZ100

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Fujifilm JZ100 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ100 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm JZ100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the Fujifilm JZ100.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm JZ100 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography factors
40
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2")
29
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Street photography camera
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography information
Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography information
53
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography features
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others in class (215g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors (129g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
50
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm JZ100
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $450 $190