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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2018
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Fujifilm GFX 50R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are built by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 7 years before the Fujifilm GFX 50R which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores vs the Fujifilm GFX 50R for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Fujifilm JX550

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm JX550 
RevealedSeptember 2018January 2012Newer by 81 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2360k230kClearer display (+2130k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm GFX 50R

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R has sizing of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") and a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Fujifilm GFX 50R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the Fujifilm GFX 50R.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm GFX 50R is 95 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm GFX 50R.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will deliver extra detail due to its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography advice
29
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
89
has manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography features
55
lighter than others (113g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
72
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography features
31
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
excellent sensor resolution (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (113 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
excellent sensor resolution (51MP)
low battery (400 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography highlights
33
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
excellent sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging details
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
33
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm GFX 50R
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Fujifilm GFX 50R
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Fujifilm GFX 50R
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-01-05 2018-09-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - X Processor Pro
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 8256 x 6192
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Fujifilm G
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 12
Focal length multiplier 5.8 0.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.97x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 360 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/125 secs
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 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 775 gr (1.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 400 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-T125
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Two
Pricing at launch $200 $4,499