Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S1

Below is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus Fujifilm S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores vs the Fujifilm S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Fujifilm FinePix S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 has dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX550 versus Fujifilm S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the Fujifilm S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S1 is 95 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S1.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.