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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 2 years after the Fujifilm Z37 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the Fujifilm Z37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Fujifilm Z37

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm Z37 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Fujifilm JX550

 Fujifilm Z37 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm Z37

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm Z37 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z37 has specifications of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the Fujifilm Z37.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm Z37 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm Z37.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX550 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography features
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than average (113 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z37
68
lighter than average (113g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
34
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm Z37
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Fujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 10cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 3 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $130