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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV205
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony H55 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm AV200 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was announced 7 months after the H55 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the AV200 grades vs the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Sony H55

 AV200 H55 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the FujiFilm AV200

 H55 AV200 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Sony H55

 AV200 H55 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV200 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the AV200 and the H55.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and H55.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern AV200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography factors
Sony H55 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography details
Sony H55 Sports photography details
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography features
Sony H55 Travel photography features
56
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging features
Sony H55 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
28
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Sony H55
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Other name FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life 180 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $235