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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus Fujifilm S4500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out within a month of the Fujifilm S4500 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores against the Fujifilm S4500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Fujifilm S4500

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm S4500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Fujifilm JX550

 Fujifilm S4500 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S4500

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm S4500 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4500 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX550 versus Fujifilm S4500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the Fujifilm S4500.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S4500 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S4500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography information
Fujifilm S4500 Street photography information
56
lighter than others (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
32
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others (113 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (543 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4500
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decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging details
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decently wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than average (543g)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S4500
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Fujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest 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 display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
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 modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.25 lb) 543 grams (1.20 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 photos
Battery form - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $230