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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S8200 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S8200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 12 months prior to the Fujifilm S8200 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the Fujifilm S8200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Fujifilm S8200

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm S8200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Fujifilm JX550

 Fujifilm S8200 Fujifilm JX550 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S8200

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm S8200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8200 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S8200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the Fujifilm S8200.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S8200 is 95 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S8200.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography features
Fujifilm S8200 Street photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography info
Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography info
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (113g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (670 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography features
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic port
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S8200
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Fujifilm FinePix S8200
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Fujifilm FinePix S8200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 gr (0.25 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $450