Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S630
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S630 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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2009

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S630 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX550 was unveiled 2 years after the S630 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the S630 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S630 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Nikon Coolpix S630. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S630
Fujifilm JX550 | S630 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Fujifilm JX550
S630 | Fujifilm JX550 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S630
Fujifilm JX550 | S630 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm JX550 versus Nikon S630 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the S630.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and S630 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and S630.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX550 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S630 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Nikon Coolpix S630 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Nikon Coolpix S630 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | - |
Flash settings | 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113 grams (0.25 pounds) | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 ID | NP-45A | EN-L12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $200 | $240 |