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Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica CL

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Leica CL front
Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica CL Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Launched November 2017
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica CL Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm JX550 and Leica CL, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and CL (24MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and CL (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the CL which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores vs the CL with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Leica CL

 Fujifilm JX550 CL 

Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Fujifilm JX550

 CL Fujifilm JX550 
LaunchedNovember 2017January 2012More modern by 71 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Leica CL

 Fujifilm JX550 CL 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica CL Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 features exterior 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 Leica CL has specifications of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JX550 and Leica CL in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the CL.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica CL size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and CL is 95 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica CL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and CL.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX550 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Leica CL will produce more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica CL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica CL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica CL as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Leica CL
56
lighter than others (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Leica CL
32
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
63
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/25,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
bad battery (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography information
Leica CL Travel photography information
68
lighter than others (113g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
bad battery (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
Leica CL Landscape photography advice
34
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
69
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
no image stabilization
bad battery (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging advice
Leica CL Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica CL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Leica CL
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Leica CL
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Leica CL
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-01-05 2017-11-21
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Maestro II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 6014 x 4014
Highest native ISO 1600 50000
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/25000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 403g (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8")
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 - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $3,799