Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P7000

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon P7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and P7000 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was unveiled 14 months later than the P7000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the P7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Nikon Coolpix P7000. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Nikon P7000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Nikon P7000 has specifications of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon P7000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the P7000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and P7000 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and P7000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JX550 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm JX550 will resolve extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX550 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.