Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W800
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2014

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W800 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 3 years before the W800 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W800 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony W800
Fujifilm JX550 | W800 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Fujifilm JX550
W800 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony W800
Fujifilm JX550 | W800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the W800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and W800.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W800 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX550 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
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 | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter 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 | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVI MPEG4 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113 gr (0.25 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $200 | $90 |