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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S33

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S33 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and S33 (13MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 4 years prior to the S33 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the S33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S33

 Fujifilm JX550 S33 

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S33 Fujifilm JX550 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S33

 Fujifilm JX550 S33 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 features external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Nikon S33 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 versus Nikon S33 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the S33.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and S33 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and S33.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX550 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm JX550 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
MP count good (13MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography details
Nikon S33 Street photography details
56
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S33 Sports photography highlights
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography advice
Nikon S33 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
environment proofing
MP count good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (221g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography info
Nikon S33 Landscape photography info
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pretty wide (26mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging features
Nikon S33 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than others in class (221g)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S33
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Nikon Coolpix S33
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 221 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $150