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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H55

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H55 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 19 months after the H55 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony H55

 Fujifilm JX500 H55 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Fujifilm JX500

 H55 Fujifilm JX500 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony H55

 Fujifilm JX500 H55 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JX500 versus Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the H55.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and H55.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm JX500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography advice
Sony H55 Portrait photography advice
29
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography features
Sony H55 Street photography features
55
lighter than average in class (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
31
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging information
Sony H55 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
28
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony H55
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $90 $235