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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm JX550 versus Fujifilm S9400W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 24 months prior to the Fujifilm S9400W which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades versus the Fujifilm S9400W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm S9400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Fujifilm JX550

 Fujifilm S9400W Fujifilm JX550 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S9400W

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 provides physical measurements 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 S9400W has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Fujifilm S9400W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the Fujifilm S9400W.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S9400W is 95 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S9400W.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography details
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography details
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lighter than competitors (113 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography information
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography information
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lighter than competitors (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography information
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reasonably wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S9400W
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
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 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 - 500 shots
Battery style - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $330