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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm JX550 versus Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 24 months prior to the S3600 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the S3600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm JX550 S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S3600 Fujifilm JX550 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm JX550 S3600 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 provides exterior 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) and the Nikon S3600 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 versus Nikon S3600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the S3600.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and S3600 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and S3600.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S3600 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (113g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (125g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
Nikon S3600 Sports photography details
32
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
Nikon S3600 Travel photography details
68
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors (125g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography information
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography information
34
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging features
Nikon S3600 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S3600
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 230 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $200 $200