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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 2 years after the HZ10W which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung HZ10W

 Fujifilm JX550 HZ10W 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2009More modern by 33 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Fujifilm JX550

 HZ10W Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung HZ10W

 Fujifilm JX550 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the HZ10W.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and HZ10W.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to give you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX550 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography information
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
31
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography details
32
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (249g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography advice
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
35
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung HZ10W
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $300