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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S800c Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S800c Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the S800c (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the S800c making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the S800c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S800c

 Fujifilm JX550 S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Fujifilm JX550

 S800c Fujifilm JX550 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kCrisper display (+589k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S800c

 Fujifilm JX550 S800c 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 has outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon S800c has specifications of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the S800c.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and S800c is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and S800c.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography details
Nikon S800c Portrait photography details
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography factors
Nikon S800c Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography features
Nikon S800c Sports photography features
32
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (140 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography factors
Nikon S800c Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (113g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (140 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography details
Nikon S800c Landscape photography details
34
relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (140 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Nikon S800c
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S800c
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2013-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 819 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 184 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 140 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $290