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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was announced within a month of the S6300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the S6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S6300

 Fujifilm JX550 S6300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S6300 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S6300

 Fujifilm JX550 S6300 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Nikon S6300 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S6300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the S6300.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and S6300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and S6300.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography details
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others (113g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
Nikon S6300 Sports photography details
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (113 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
34
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6300 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S6300
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" 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 life - 230 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $200