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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX55

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z808EXR
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 Z800EXR vs Sony TX55 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Z800EXR (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the Z800EXR (1/2") and TX55 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Z800EXR was released 12 months before the TX55 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z800EXR grades vs the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Sony TX55

 Z800EXR TX55 
Screen sizing3.5"3.3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 TX55 Z800EXR 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony TX55

 Z800EXR TX55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z800EXR features outside measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z800EXR vs the TX55.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z800EXR and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z800EXR and TX55.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z800EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony TX55 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Z800EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Portrait photography advice
Sony TX55 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
36
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Street photography with Sony TX55
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (158g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Sports photography with Sony TX55
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Travel photography features
Sony TX55 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (158 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
better than average battery (250 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Landscape photography advice
Sony TX55 Landscape photography advice
32
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony TX55 Vlogging highlights
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (158g)
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony TX55
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Also called as FinePix Z808EXR -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-21 2011-07-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 109 gr (0.24 pounds)
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 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 life - 250 photos
Battery format - 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $350