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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX1 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 2 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores against the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony TX1

 Fujifilm JX550 TX1 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Fujifilm JX550

 TX1 Fujifilm JX550 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony TX1

 Fujifilm JX550 TX1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the TX1.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and TX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm JX550 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX550 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX1 Portrait photography highlights
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography info
Sony TX1 Street photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Sony TX1
32
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography information
Sony TX1 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX1 Landscape photography factors
34
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging factors
Sony TX1 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony TX1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-05 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect 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)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $350