Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S31

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S31, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 17 months before the S31 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the S31 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Nikon Coolpix S31. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Nikon S31 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys outer dimensions 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 S31 has measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S31 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the S31.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and S31 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and S31.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm JX550 will give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.