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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S640

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(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
Nikon S640
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S640

 Fujifilm JX550 S640 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S640 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S640

 Fujifilm JX550 S640 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Nikon S640
56
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Sports photography camera
32
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography information
Nikon S640 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition (130g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S640 Landscape photography advice
34
relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
Nikon S640 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S640
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix S640
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