Fujifilm FinePix JX550

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    Highlights

    • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Fujifilm FinePix JX550 was announced in 2012 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 16 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution.

    Fujifilm FinePix JX550 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Fujifilm Xxxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Fujifilm Xxxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X100VI
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    		February
    2024    		 40.2 MP
    APS-C    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,620k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X100V
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    		February
    2020    		 26.1 MP
    APS-C    		 160 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,620k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X100F
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    		January
    2017    		 26.1 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X100T
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    		September
    2014    		 16.3 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X100S
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    		July
    2013    		 16.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 2.80"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm JX550 January
    2012    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm JX500
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    		January
    2012    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm JX370
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    		August
    2011    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X100
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    		May
    2011    		 12.3 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 12,800 Fixed 2.80"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm JX350
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    		January
    2011    		 16.0 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm JX300
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    		January
    2011    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm AX350
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    		January
    2011    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Fujifilm X100VI vs X100V vs X100F vs X100T vs X100S vs FinePix JX550.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix JX550.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Fujifilm FinePix JX550 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Fujifilm FinePix JX550 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4608 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 3072 , 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3072x1728, 2304x1728, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix JX550.

    Fujifilm X100VI
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    APS-C

    40.2 MP

    Fujifilm X100V
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    APS-C

    26.1 MP

    Fujifilm X100T
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Fujifilm X100
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    APS-C

    12.3 MP

    Fujifilm JX350
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.0 MP

    Fujifilm X100F
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    APS-C

    26.1 MP

    Fujifilm X100S
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Fujifilm JX370
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Fujifilm JX300
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Fujifilm JX500
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Fujifilm AX350
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Canon R10
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Fujifilm FinePix JX550 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Fujifilm FinePix JX550 comes with NP-45A battery pack.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Fujifilm FinePix JX550's shutter speed can go up to 1/1400 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.


    Flash

    Fujifilm FinePix JX550 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 4.50 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Fujifilm FinePix JX550 has dimensions of 100 x 56 x 24 mm (3.94 x 2.2 x 0.94"). It weighs 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    100 mm (3.94")

    56 mm (2.2")

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    Fujifilm FinePix JX550 dimensions

    Fujifilm FinePix JX550 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Fujifilm FinePix JX550 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    48

    Fujifilm FinePix JX550 gets a score of 48 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    POOR
    44

    Fujifilm FinePix JX550 gets a score of 44 and is POOR choice for Sports photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    56

    Fujifilm FinePix JX550 gets a score of 56 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Portrait Photography

    POOR
    46

    Fujifilm FinePix JX550 gets a score of 46 and is POOR choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    81

    Fujifilm FinePix JX550 gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    87

    Fujifilm FinePix JX550 gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)

    Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Evaluation

    We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and give score of 42 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    42

    Sensor

    POOR
    44

    We give Fujifilm FinePix JX550 a score of 44 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    BAD
    30

    We give Fujifilm FinePix JX550 a score of 30 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    BAD
    7

    We give Fujifilm FinePix JX550 a score of 7 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Fujifilm FinePix JX550 a score of 59 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    50

    We give Fujifilm FinePix JX550 a score of 50 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    BAD
    36

    We give Fujifilm FinePix JX550 a score of 36 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Fujifilm FinePix JX550 a score of 55 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)


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