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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Fujifilm IS Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2007
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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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX550, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm IS Pro was released 5 years prior to the Fujifilm JX550 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm IS Pro grades vs the Fujifilm JX550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Fujifilm JX550

 Fujifilm IS Pro Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm IS Pro 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2007More modern by 54 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm JX550

 Fujifilm IS Pro Fujifilm JX550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm IS Pro provides exterior dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX550 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX550 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro compared to the Fujifilm JX550.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm JX550 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm JX550.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm IS Pro due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm JX550 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm IS Pro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Portrait photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography information
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm IS Pro
Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (920 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
56
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Sports photography advice
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography advice
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm IS Pro
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
47
lighter than others in class (920 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average in class (113g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Landscape photography info
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
34
quite wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm IS Pro
Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
9
can't record video
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm JX550
 Fujifilm FinePix IS ProFujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2007-07-13 2012-01-05
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4256 x 2848 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 grams (2.03 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $200