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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 2 years after the S2100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores vs the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony S2100

 Fujifilm JX550 S2100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S2100 Fujifilm JX550 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony S2100

 Fujifilm JX550 S2100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the S2100.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and S2100.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX550 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography information
Sony S2100 Portrait photography information
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Sony S2100
32
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
Sony S2100 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography factors
Sony S2100 Landscape photography factors
34
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3")
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony S2100
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $0