Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S640
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed August 2009

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S640 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 2 years later than the S640 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades versus the S640 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S640 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Nikon Coolpix S640. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Nikon S640 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S640
Fujifilm JX550 | S640 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Fujifilm JX550
S640 | Fujifilm JX550 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S640
Fujifilm JX550 | S640 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Nikon S640 has measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S640 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the S640.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and S640 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and S640.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX550 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S640 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Nikon Coolpix S640 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Nikon Coolpix S640 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2009-08-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.7-6.6 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113 grams (0.25 lb) | 130 grams (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $200 | $225 |