Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX3000
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Announced May 2014
- Old Model is Samsung NX2000

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 3 years before the NX3000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the NX3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung NX3000
Fujifilm JX550 | NX3000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Fujifilm JX550
NX3000 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Announced | May 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 29 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung NX3000
Fujifilm JX550 | NX3000 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the NX3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and NX3000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and NX3000.
All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX550 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Samsung NX3000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2014-05-26 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113g (0.25 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
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 | - | 370 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $200 | $897 |