Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A58
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Replaced the Sony A57
Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A58 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A58, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 23 months before the A58 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A58 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony A58
Fujifilm JX550 | A58 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Fujifilm JX550
A58 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 23 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony A58
Fujifilm JX550 | A58 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 has got external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A58 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the A58.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and A58 is 95 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and A58.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A58 will give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A58 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Sony SLT-A58 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) | 492 gr (1.08 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 753 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 690 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $200 | $645 |