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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Released August 2012
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 7 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm JX550 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Fujifilm JX550

 Galaxy Camera 4G Fujifilm JX550 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 7 months
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm JX550 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files however you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
56
lighter than competition (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography factors
32
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition (113g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
MP count decent (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
34
decently wide (26mm)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
really wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
36
really wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
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 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $550