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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X30
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 16 months before the Fujifilm X20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the Fujifilm X20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm X20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Fujifilm JX550

 Fujifilm X20 Fujifilm JX550 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2012Newer by 16 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm X20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Fujifilm X20 has measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the Fujifilm X20.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm X20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm X20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm JX550 will provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography features
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others (113g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography highlights
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery power (270 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
68
lighter than others (113g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
great battery power (270 shots)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (353 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
34
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (270 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (353 grams)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm X20
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Fujifilm X20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Fujifilm X20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2013-04-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.8"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/1000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 353 grams (0.78 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 270 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $500