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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX350

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WX350 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony WX350

 Fujifilm JX550 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Fujifilm JX550

 WX350 Fujifilm JX550 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony WX350

 Fujifilm JX550 WX350 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 offers outside measurements 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 WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the WX350.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and WX350.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX350 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography advice
Sony WX350 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
31
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (470 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX350 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX350 Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
47
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
great battery (470 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony WX350
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 113g (0.25 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $270