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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed about the same time to the S3300 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades versus the S3300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S3300

 Fujifilm JX550 S3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S3300 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S3300

 Fujifilm JX550 S3300 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 features outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3300 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S3300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the S3300.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and S3300 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and S3300.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than average (113g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography features
Nikon S3300 Sports photography features
32
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography info
Nikon S3300 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average (113g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition (128 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
34
relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3300 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
33
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S3300
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 180 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $99