Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST100
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST100 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung ST100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX550 was announced 2 years later than the ST100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores against the ST100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung ST100
Fujifilm JX550 | ST100 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Fujifilm JX550
ST100 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+922k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung ST100
Fujifilm JX550 | ST100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 has got external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung ST100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the ST100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and ST100.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX550 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Samsung ST100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Samsung ST100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,152k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113 grams (0.25 lbs) | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $200 | $250 |