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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2010
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and S5100 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 17 months after the S5100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the S5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm JX550 S5100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2010More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S5100 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm JX550 S5100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the S5100.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and S5100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and S5100.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm JX550 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX550 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography details
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography details
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Nikon S5100
56
lighter than competition (113g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography factors
Nikon S5100 Sports photography factors
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography factors
Nikon S5100 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition (132g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Nikon S5100
34
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S5100 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S5100
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 113 grams (0.25 lb) 132 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NP-45A EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $200