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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S620

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(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
Nikon S620
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S620

 Fujifilm JX550 S620 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S620 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S620

 Fujifilm JX550 S620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
Nikon S620 Portrait photography features
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography highlights
Nikon S620 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than others in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Nikon S620
32
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
Nikon S620 Travel photography details
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lighter than others in class (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
34
pretty wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Nikon S620
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S620
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix S620
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