Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P7800

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and P7800 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was released 23 months earlier than the P7800 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the P7800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 offers external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Nikon P7800 has measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P7800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the P7800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and P7800 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and P7800.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX550 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm JX550 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.