Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S620
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S620 Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and S620 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX550 was announced 2 years after the S620 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades versus the S620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S620 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Nikon Coolpix S620. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Nikon S620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S620
Fujifilm JX550 | S620 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Fujifilm JX550
S620 | Fujifilm JX550 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S620
Fujifilm JX550 | S620 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 offers outside 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 S620 has proportions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S620 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the S620.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and S620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and S620.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX550 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S620 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Nikon Coolpix S620 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.7-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113g (0.25 lbs) | 120g (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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 ID | NP-45A | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $37 |