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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H200

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H200 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Sony H200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was announced 12 months before the H200 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the H200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony H200

 Fujifilm JX550 H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Fujifilm JX550

 H200 Fujifilm JX550 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony H200

 Fujifilm JX550 H200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the H200.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and H200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and H200.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony H200 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Sony H200
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography factors
Sony H200 Sports photography factors
31
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
Sony H200 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (530g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography info
Sony H200 Landscape photography info
33
pretty wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (240 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging info
Sony H200 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
25
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (530g)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony H200
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lbs) 530g (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery format - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $250