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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 2 years after the SL820 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores against the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm JX550 SL820 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Fujifilm JX550

 SL820 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm JX550 SL820 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 provides exterior dimensions 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 SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the SL820.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and SL820.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX550 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography info
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography advice
Samsung SL820 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Sports photography highlights
32
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography info
34
relatively wide (26mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging features
Samsung SL820 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
27
quite wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung SL820
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Samsung SL820
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Samsung SL820
Also called as - IT100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-02-17
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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, 15 fps)
Maximum 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $280