Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S8300

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S8300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8300 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the Fujifilm S8300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8300 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the Fujifilm S8300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S8300 is 95 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.