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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S630

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S630 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Nikon S630
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S630

 Fujifilm JX550 S630 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S630 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S630

 Fujifilm JX550 S630 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
Nikon S630 Portrait photography features
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S630 Sports photography highlights
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decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
flash built-in
very long reach (260mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Nikon S630 Landscape photography features
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really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S630
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix S630
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