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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H70

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H70 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony H70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and H70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was announced 7 months after the H70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores against the H70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sony H70

 Fujifilm F550 EXR H70 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 H70 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony H70

 Fujifilm F550 EXR H70 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the H70.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and H70 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and H70.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The newer Fujifilm F550 EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography features
Sony H70 Portrait photography features
39
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography information
Sony H70 Street photography information
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography highlights
Sony H70 Sports photography highlights
52
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography factors
Sony H70 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others (215g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography factors
Sony H70 Landscape photography factors
49
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Vlogging with Sony H70
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony H70
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
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 speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $450 $199