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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched very close to the TX20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the TX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony TX20

 Fujifilm JX550 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Fujifilm JX550

 TX20 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony TX20

 Fujifilm JX550 TX20 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 has physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the TX20.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and TX20.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (113g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography advice
Sony TX20 Sports photography advice
32
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
Sony TX20 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography information
Sony TX20 Landscape photography information
34
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony TX20
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $330