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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H55

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Launched June 2010
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H55 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and H55 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 7 months after the H55 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony H55

 Fujifilm F500 EXR H55 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 H55 Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony H55

 Fujifilm F500 EXR H55 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the H55.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H55 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and H55.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F500 EXR will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography info
Sony H55 Portrait photography info
31
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography details
Sony H55 Sports photography details
48
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography factors
Sony H55 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others (215g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Landscape photography with Sony H55
44
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging advice
Sony H55 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
28
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony H55
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Bionz
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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-50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $430 $235