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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony G3 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 3 years after the G3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony G3

 Fujifilm JX550 G3 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm JX550

 G3 Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony G3

 Fujifilm JX550 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JX550 versus Sony G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the G3.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and G3.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm JX550 to resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX550 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
Sony G3 Portrait photography features
29
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography info
Sony G3 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
31
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
Sony G3 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Sony G3
33
really wide (26mm)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
35
manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Sony G3
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony G3
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $200