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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W550

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W550 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Sony W550, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was brought out 6 months later than the W550 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JZ200 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up against the W550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Sony W550

 Fujifilm JZ200 W550 

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 W550 Fujifilm JZ200 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony W550

 Fujifilm JZ200 W550 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 has external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 against the W550.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and W550 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ200 and W550.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm JZ200 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Street photography with Sony W550
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W550 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography highlights
Sony W550 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (135 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Landscape photography with Sony W550
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
42
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging features
Sony W550 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony W550
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-07-24
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-45A NP-BN1
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 Single -
Price at release $0 $119