Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4500
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Fujifilm S4500
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Fujifilm JX550
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S4500
Fujifilm JX550 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | |
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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 |