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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced around the same time to the S4300 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the S4300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S4300

 Fujifilm JX550 S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S4300 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S4300

 Fujifilm JX550 S4300 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 offers outer measurements 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 S4300 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S4300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the S4300.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and S4300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and S4300.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography advice
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Nikon S4300
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (139g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Nikon S4300
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decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Nikon S4300
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lighter than competition in class (113g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography information
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography information
34
really wide (26mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S4300 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (139g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S4300
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Nikon Coolpix S4300
Class 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
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 -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 139 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 21mm (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 - 180 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $119