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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 10 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm JX550 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Fujifilm JX550

 fp L Fujifilm JX550 
IntroducedMarch 2021January 2012Newer by 112 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm JX550 fp L 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the fp L.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and fp L is 95 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and fp L.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp L will give you more detail having its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
89
focusing manually
excellent MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
excellent MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp L Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors (113 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
73
weather proofing
provides focus via touch
excellent MP (61MP)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
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pretty wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
excellent MP (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging info
Sigma fp L Vlogging info
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pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sigma fp L
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sigma fp L
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sigma fp L
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-05 2021-03-25
Body design 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 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 40
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 lb) 427g (0.94 lb)
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $200 $2,499