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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Revealed March 2005
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Updated by Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm JX550 versus Fujifilm S3 Pro, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was announced 6 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the Fujifilm S3 Pro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
RevealedJanuary 2012March 2005More modern by 83 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm JX550

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution235k230kClearer screen (+5k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 features external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Fujifilm S3 Pro has dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX550 versus Fujifilm S3 Pro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 95 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX550 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm JX550 will give you greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX550 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (930g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
lighter than others in class (930g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is small (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
9
no video
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Introduced 2012-01-05 2005-03-16
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4256 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 94 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 930 gr (2.05 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $0