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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(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
Samsung NX3000
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm JX550 NX3000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Fujifilm JX550

 NX3000 Fujifilm JX550 
AnnouncedMay 2014January 2012More modern by 29 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm JX550 NX3000 
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).

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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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography information
Samsung NX3000 Street photography information
56
lighter than others in class (113g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
81
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (230 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than average (230 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography factors
34
rather wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
34
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (230g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung NX3000
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Samsung NX3000
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