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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced within a month of the Fujifilm S4200 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the Fujifilm S4200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm S4200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Fujifilm JX550

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm JX550 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm S4200 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4200 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the Fujifilm S4200.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S4200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S4200.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography information
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography information
56
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4200
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (543 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography information
34
rather wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (543g)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S4200
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Fujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 543 gr (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 life - 300 photographs
Battery form - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $200