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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A7S

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(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
Sony A7S
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony A7S

 Fujifilm JX550 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Fujifilm JX550

 A7S Fujifilm JX550 
AnnouncedApril 2014January 2012Newer by 27 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony A7S

 Fujifilm JX550 A7S 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A7S size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
Sony A7S Portrait photography features
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
has manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography features
Sony A7S Street photography features
56
lighter than competitors (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
76
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than others (489 grams)
above average high ISO (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography features
Sony A7S Sports photography features
32
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (360 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7S Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than others (489g)
environment proofing
low battery life (360 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S as a Landscape photography camera
34
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
66
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (409,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery life (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging factors
Sony A7S Vlogging factors
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
34
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
lighter than others (489g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony A7S
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Alpha A7S
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