Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced February 2013
- Alternative Name is Wi-Fi

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm JX550 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 13 months before the Galaxy Camera making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
Fujifilm JX550 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm JX550
Galaxy Camera | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
Fujifilm JX550 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm JX550 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and Galaxy Camera.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Otherwise known as | - | Wi-Fi |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 4.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $200 | $450 |