Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung EX2F

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 11 months prior to the EX2F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung EX2F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the EX2F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and EX2F.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JX550 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm JX550 will give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.