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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W620

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W620 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W620 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm JX550 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured very close to the W620 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony W620

 Fujifilm JX550 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Fujifilm JX550

 W620 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony W620

 Fujifilm JX550 W620 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the W620.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and W620.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JX550 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography details
Sony W620 Street photography details
55
lighter than others (113 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography factors
Sony W620 Sports photography factors
31
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography highlights
Sony W620 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others (113g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (116g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
33
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Sony W620
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony W620
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 220 shots
Type of battery - 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $102