Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6100
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6100 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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Announced February 2011

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6100 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 11 months later than the S6100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the S6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S6100
Fujifilm JX550 | S6100 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Fujifilm JX550
S6100 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S6100
Fujifilm JX550 | S6100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 has got external measurements 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 S6100 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 versus Nikon S6100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the S6100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and S6100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and S6100.
All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm JX550 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Nikon Coolpix S6100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113g (0.25 lbs) | 175g (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 210 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $200 | $195 |