Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5100
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![Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-JX550/Fujifilm-JX550-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs
(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
(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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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S5100
Fujifilm JX550 | S5100 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Fujifilm JX550
S5100 | Fujifilm JX550 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S5100
Fujifilm JX550 | S5100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check the Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JX550-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S5100-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JX550-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S5100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JX550-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S5100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JX550-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S5100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
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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 |