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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
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
  • Revealed June 2010
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H55 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was introduced 7 months later than the H55 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the AV250 grades vs the H55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony H55

 AV250 H55 
RevealedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the FujiFilm AV250

 H55 AV250 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony H55

 AV250 H55 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm AV250 versus Sony H55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the AV250 against the H55.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and H55.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm AV250 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger AV250 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography info
Sony H55 Portrait photography info
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Sony H55 Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Sony H55
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
Sony H55 Travel photography details
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
67
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Sony H55
33
great maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
26
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony H55
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Also called FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $160 $235