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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony a1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony a1 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released January 2021
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony a1 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony a1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was announced 10 years before the a1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the a1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony a1

 Fujifilm JX550 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm JX550

 a1 Fujifilm JX550 
ReleasedJanuary 2021January 2012More modern by 110 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kSharper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony a1

 Fujifilm JX550 a1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with physical 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) and the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony a1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the a1.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and a1 is 95 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and a1.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX550 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a1 will deliver more detail with its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography highlights
Sony a1 Portrait photography highlights
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
88
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/400 seconds)
high resolution (50 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Sony a1 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Sony a1
32
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (50 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (530 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography factors
Sony a1 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others (113g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
good battery power (530 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
high resolution (50MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
Sony a1 Landscape photography advice
34
quite wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (50 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery power (530 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging features
Sony a1 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
has mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony a1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Alpha a1
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-05 2021-01-26
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 50 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 8640 x 5760
Maximum native ISO 1600 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 759
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 133
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/400 secs
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) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video format Motion JPEG XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 737 gr (1.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 530 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Dual
Pricing at launch $200 $6,498