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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix T305
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 T300 vs Sony H55 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm T300 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The T300 was brought out 14 months later than the H55 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the T300 scores against the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Sony H55

 T300 H55 
ReleasedJuly 2011June 2010More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the FujiFilm T300

 H55 T300 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Sony H55

 T300 H55 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T300 offers external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm T300 and Sony H55 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the T300 vs the H55.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and H55.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of images however you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer T300 provides an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography details
Sony H55 Portrait photography details
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography highlights
Sony H55 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
Sports photography with Sony H55
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography info
Sony H55 Travel photography info
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H55 Landscape photography highlights
36
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging highlights
Sony H55 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Sony H55
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Also called as FinePix T305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (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 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $250 $235