Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony HX50V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 15 months before the HX50V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 provides external 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 HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the HX50V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and HX50V.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX50V to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.