Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W550
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W550 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony W550
Fujifilm JX550 | W550 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Fujifilm JX550
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony W550
Fujifilm JX550 | W550 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Contrast the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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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 |