Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A7R

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony A7R, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 3 years before the A7R and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the A7R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 features physical 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 Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the A7R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and A7R is 95 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and A7R.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 20MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.