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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm JX550 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm JX550

 Galaxy Camera 2 Fujifilm JX550 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm JX550 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography advice
56
lighter than others (113g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
32
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (113 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
73
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography factors
34
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 4.8"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 400 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $400