Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony H55

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and H55 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was brought out 2 years later than the H55 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores versus the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony H55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR compared to the H55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and H55 is 90 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and H55.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F800EXR should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.