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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H55

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
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
  • Announced June 2010
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H55 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was revealed 4 months earlier than the H55 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the JZ300 matches up vs the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony H55

 JZ300 H55 

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 H55 JZ300 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony H55

 JZ300 H55 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010June 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the JZ300 vs the H55.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and H55 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and H55.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony H55 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Sony H55
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Sony H55
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
61
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
Sony H55 Landscape photography details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Sony H55
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
28
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony H55
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $235