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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX150

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was released within a month of the WX150 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony WX150

 Fujifilm JX550 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Fujifilm JX550

 WX150 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony WX150

 Fujifilm JX550 WX150 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the WX150.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and WX150.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX150 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography factors
Sony WX150 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX150 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (133g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
34
quite wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
Sony WX150 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony WX150
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $300