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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the S5300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades versus the S5300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S5300

 Fujifilm JX550 S5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S5300 Fujifilm JX550 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S5300

 Fujifilm JX550 S5300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 offers external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Nikon S5300 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the S5300.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and S5300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and S5300.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Nikon S5300
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography info
Nikon S5300 Street photography info
56
lighter than others (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (138g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography info
Nikon S5300 Sports photography info
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
Nikon S5300 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others (113g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than others in class (138 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S5300 Landscape photography advice
34
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
46
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S5300 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
35
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (138g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S5300
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 138 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 180 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $180