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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm JX550 versus Fujifilm JZ100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was announced very close to the Fujifilm JZ100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the Fujifilm JZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm JZ100 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Fujifilm JX550

 Fujifilm JZ100 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm JZ100

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm JZ100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Fujifilm JZ100 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the Fujifilm JZ100.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm JZ100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography details
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than others in class (113g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography features
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography features
34
rather wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging features
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm JZ100
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $190