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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H55

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H55 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
  • Launched 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
  • Announced June 2010
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H55 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 19 months later than the H55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony H55

 Fujifilm JX550 H55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Fujifilm JX550

 H55 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony H55

 Fujifilm JX550 H55 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the H55.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and H55.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX550 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
Sony H55 Portrait photography advice
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography details
Sony H55 Street photography details
56
lighter than competitors (113g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
Sony H55 Sports photography details
32
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography highlights
Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography information
Sony H55 Landscape photography information
34
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Sony H55
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
28
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony H55
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
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)
Maximum 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 200 grams (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 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 ID NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $235