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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W220 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 3 years after the W220 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores against the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony W220

 Fujifilm JX550 W220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Fujifilm JX550

 W220 Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony W220

 Fujifilm JX550 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 provides physical dimensions 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 W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the W220.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and W220.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm JX550 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX550 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
Sony W220 Portrait photography features
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
56
lighter than competitors (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Sony W220
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Sony W220
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Sony W220
34
pretty wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging factors
Sony W220 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony W220
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2009-01-08
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 113g (0.25 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $160