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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung ST65

 Fujifilm JX550 ST65 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Fujifilm JX550

 ST65 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung ST65

 Fujifilm JX550 ST65 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography features
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Samsung ST65
32
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
34
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
27
great max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung ST65
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Samsung ST65
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Samsung ST65
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 lbs) -
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $130