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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W550

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W550 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W550, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 6 months later than the W550 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony W550

 Fujifilm JX550 W550 

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Fujifilm JX550

 W550 Fujifilm JX550 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony W550

 Fujifilm JX550 W550 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 provides outer 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 W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the W550.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and W550 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and W550.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W550 Portrait photography highlights
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decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography factors
Sony W550 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition (113g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography advice
Sony W550 Sports photography advice
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
Sony W550 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (113g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W550 Landscape photography highlights
34
pretty wide (26mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Sony W550
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony W550
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-07-24
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single -
Retail pricing $200 $119