Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX50

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was announced within a month of the WX50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the WX50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and WX50.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration.