Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm SL240
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Announced January 2012

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm JX550 versus Fujifilm SL240, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed very close to the Fujifilm SL240 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores against the Fujifilm SL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm SL240 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Fujifilm SL240
Fujifilm JX550 | Fujifilm SL240 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Fujifilm JX550
Fujifilm SL240 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm SL240
Fujifilm JX550 | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 provides external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL240 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).
See the Fujifilm JX550 versus Fujifilm SL240 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the Fujifilm SL240.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm SL240 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm SL240.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JX550 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-576mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113 gr (0.25 lb) | 510 gr (1.12 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | NP-85 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $200 | $280 |