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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out at a similar time to the WX70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony WX70

 Fujifilm JX550 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Fujifilm JX550

 WX70 Fujifilm JX550 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony WX70

 Fujifilm JX550 WX70 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with outside 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 WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the WX70.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and WX70.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos however you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography information
Sony WX70 Street photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography features
Sony WX70 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
34
really wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging info
Sony WX70 Vlogging info
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
36
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony WX70
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-01-30
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
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 All around 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 pictures
Battery format - 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $242