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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX55

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
22
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix Z707EXR
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Z700EXR (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the Z700EXR (1/2") and TX55 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Z700EXR was introduced 17 months before the TX55 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z700EXR scores against the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Sony TX55

 Z700EXR TX55 
Display dimensions3.5"3.3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 TX55 Z700EXR 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony TX55

 Z700EXR TX55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Z700EXR offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Z700EXR and the TX55.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z700EXR and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z700EXR and TX55.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z700EXR using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX55 will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older Z700EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography advice
Sony TX55 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW files
36
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Street photography information
Sony TX55 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (158g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography details
Sony TX55 Sports photography details
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography highlights
Sony TX55 Travel photography highlights
55
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (158 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
33
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Vlogging with Sony TX55
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (158 grams)
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony TX55
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Also Known as FinePix Z707EXR -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-07-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 158 grams (0.35 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $350