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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was announced 7 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm JX550 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Fujifilm JX550

 Galaxy Camera 3G Fujifilm JX550 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 7 months
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm JX550 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 has outer 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
55
lighter than average in class (113g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
31
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography info
68
lighter than average in class (113g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than average (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
33
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
47
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
36
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 -
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
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 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $606