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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X20
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 3 years before the Fujifilm X30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores against the Fujifilm X30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Fujifilm JX550

 Fujifilm X30 Fujifilm JX550 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2012Newer by 32 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm X30 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Fujifilm X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX550 versus Fujifilm X30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the Fujifilm X30.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm X30 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm X30.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm JX550 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography features
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
you can focus manually
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Fujifilm X30
56
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition (423g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography information
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good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
good battery life (470 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (423g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography features
34
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (470 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
34
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm X30
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Fujifilm X30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Fujifilm X30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2014-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.25 lbs) 423 gr (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 - 470 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $499