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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
27
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma DP1x 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
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1s
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm JX550 versus Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was announced 23 months later than the DP1x making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores vs the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sigma DP1x

 Fujifilm JX550 DP1x 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Fujifilm JX550

 DP1x Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sigma DP1x

 Fujifilm JX550 DP1x 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the DP1x.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and DP1x is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and DP1x.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm JX550 will produce greater detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX550 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Portrait photography camera
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography features
Sigma DP1x Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP1x Sports photography factors
31
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP1x Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (5MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography features
33
quite wide (26mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sigma DP1x
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sigma DP1x
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sigma DP1x
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/4.0
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $574