Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S950
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2009
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Let's look closer at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 2 years after the S950 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the S950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony S950
| Fujifilm JX550 | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Fujifilm JX550
| S950 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony S950
| Fujifilm JX550 | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys exterior 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 S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the S950.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and S950.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to offer you more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX550 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S950 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 113g (0.25 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $200 | $130 |