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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A58

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
63
Features
72
Overall
66

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(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
Sony A58
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony A58

 Fujifilm JX550 A58 

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Fujifilm JX550

 A58 Fujifilm JX550 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2012Newer by 23 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony A58

 Fujifilm JX550 A58 
Screen size2.7"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).

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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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and A58 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Sony A58
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Sony A58
56
lighter than others (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Sony A58
32
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (690 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
Sony A58 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others (113g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
better than average battery power (690 per charge)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Sony A58
34
really wide (26mm)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (690 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A58 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony A58
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony SLT-A58
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