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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm JX550 versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed at a similar time to the Fujifilm Z1000EXR so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the Fujifilm Z1000EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Fujifilm JX550

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR Fujifilm JX550 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with external 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 Z1000EXR has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX550 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF harder.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
55
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
31
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography info
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography advice
33
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 - 220 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $0