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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H55

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H55 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
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
  • Released June 2010
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H55 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony H55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and H55 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was brought out 2 months later than the H55 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the F300EXR scores vs the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony H55

 F300EXR H55 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 H55 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony H55

 F300EXR H55 
ReleasedJuly 2010June 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR features external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the F300EXR versus the H55.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H55 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and H55.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony H55 will show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Sony H55
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography advice
Sony H55 Sports photography advice
34
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Sony H55
38
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging features
Sony H55 Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
28
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony H55
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 data 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 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 model NP-50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $235