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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also Known as WB650
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was announced 19 months later than the HZ35W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm JX550 HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Fujifilm JX550

 HZ35W Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm JX550 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 provides 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 HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX550 versus Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the HZ35W.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and HZ35W.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JX550 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX550 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
34
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung HZ35W
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $300