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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon S6100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm JX550 S6100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S6100 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm JX550 S6100 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Nikon S6100
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography factors
Nikon S6100 Street photography factors
56
lighter than average (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography information
Nikon S6100 Sports photography information
32
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography information
Nikon S6100 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average (113g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography info
34
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
Nikon S6100 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S6100
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix S6100
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