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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W310

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W310 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 2 years after the W310 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores vs the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony W310

 Fujifilm JX550 W310 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Fujifilm JX550

 W310 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony W310

 Fujifilm JX550 W310 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the W310.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and W310.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX550 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography info
Sony W310 Portrait photography info
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography factors
Sony W310 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition (113g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography info
Sony W310 Sports photography info
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Sony W310
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Sony W310
34
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Sony W310
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony W310
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" 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 ID NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $150