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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P7100

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
Portability
82
Imaging
34
Features
55
Overall
42

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P7100 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P7000
  • Successor is Nikon P7700
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P7100 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured within a month of the P7100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the P7100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon P7100

 Fujifilm JX550 P7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Fujifilm JX550

 P7100 Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon P7100

 Fujifilm JX550 P7100 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7100 has proportions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P7100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the P7100.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P7100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and P7100 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P7100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and P7100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JX550 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm JX550 will deliver more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P7100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (395 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Sports photography camera
31
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 per charge)
low frames per second (1.3 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P7100 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (395 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Nikon P7100
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P7100 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
comes with external microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (395 grams)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon P7100
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix P7100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Nikon Coolpix P7100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 9.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lb) 395g (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 165
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $750