Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST65

Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung ST65, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 12 months after the ST65 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the ST65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Samsung ST65. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung ST65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the ST65.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and ST65 is 95 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and ST65.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm JX550 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX550 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.