Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung SL820
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung SL820
Fujifilm JX550 | SL820 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Fujifilm JX550
SL820 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung SL820
Fujifilm JX550 | SL820 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Samsung SL820 | |
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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 |