Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S8500

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S8500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 12 months before the Fujifilm S8500 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the Fujifilm S8500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S8500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the Fujifilm S8500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S8500 is 95 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S8500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.