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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(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
  • Released January 2012
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX30 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 6 months after the WX30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony WX30

 Fujifilm JX550 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Fujifilm JX550

 WX30 Fujifilm JX550 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony WX30

 Fujifilm JX550 WX30 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the WX30.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and WX30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography info
Sony WX30 Portrait photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography features
Sony WX30 Sports photography features
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
34
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
Sony WX30 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony WX30
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $259