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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5200

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5200 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the S5200 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the S5200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S5200

 Fujifilm JX550 S5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S5200 Fujifilm JX550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S5200

 Fujifilm JX550 S5200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5200 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX550 versus Nikon S5200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the S5200.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and S5200 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and S5200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images however you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S5200 Portrait photography highlights
29
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography details
Nikon S5200 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S5200 Sports photography highlights
31
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S5200 Landscape photography advice
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging info
Nikon S5200 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S5200
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Nikon Coolpix S5200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 113g (0.25 pounds) 146g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 160 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $130