Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST80

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm JX550 versus Samsung ST80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was announced 2 years after the ST80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the ST80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX550 versus Samsung ST80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the ST80.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and ST80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JX550 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX550 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.