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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(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
Fujifilm SL240
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm SL240 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Fujifilm JX550

 Fujifilm SL240 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm SL240 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography advice
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography factors
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competitors (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography information
Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography information
32
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography advice
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm SL240
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Fujifilm FinePix SL240
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