Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm X30

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Fujifilm X30. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.