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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(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
Samsung ST100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung ST100

 Fujifilm JX550 ST100 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Fujifilm JX550

 ST100 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung ST100

 Fujifilm JX550 ST100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography details
Samsung ST100 Street photography details
56
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST100 Sports photography advice
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good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
68
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography highlights
34
decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung ST100
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Samsung ST100
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