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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Renewed by Sigma fp L
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JX550 versus Sigma fp, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 8 years before the fp which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores against the fp in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sigma fp

 Fujifilm JX550 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Fujifilm JX550

 fp Fujifilm JX550 
LaunchedJuly 2019January 2012Newer by 91 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sigma fp

 Fujifilm JX550 fp 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the fp.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and fp is 95 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and fp.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sigma fp will deliver greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Sigma fp
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
85
manual focus
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography factors
Sigma fp Street photography factors
56
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Sigma fp
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography info
Sigma fp Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
weather sealing
has focus via touch
amazing MP (25MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Sigma fp Landscape photography features
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
amazing MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Sigma fp
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
37
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sigma fp
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sigma fp
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sigma fp
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-05 2019-07-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 422 grams (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $2,050