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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H55

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX305
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 JX300 vs Sony H55 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was announced 7 months later than the H55 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the JX300 matches up vs the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony H55

 JX300 H55 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2010Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the FujiFilm JX300

 H55 JX300 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony H55

 JX300 H55 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony H55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the JX300 vs the H55.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and H55.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher JX300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
Sony H55 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others in class (130g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography details
Sony H55 Sports photography details
31
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Sony H55
65
lighter than others in class (130g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony H55
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
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)
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - 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 1 1
Pricing at release $110 $235