Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony QX100

Following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony QX100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was announced 20 months before the QX100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 has physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the QX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and QX100.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX550 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony QX100 will deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.