Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A7S
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A7S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Announced April 2014
- New Model is Sony A7S II

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A7S Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A7S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm JX550 was announced 3 years prior to the A7S which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the A7S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A7S Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony A7S
Fujifilm JX550 | A7S |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Fujifilm JX550
A7S | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 27 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony A7S
Fujifilm JX550 | A7S | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
See the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A7S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the A7S.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and A7S is 95 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and A7S.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm JX550 will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A7S Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Sony Alpha A7S |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2014-04-06 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 409600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113 grams (0.25 lb) | 489 grams (1.08 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3702 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $200 | $1,998 |