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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H70

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 JX550 vs Sony H70 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 13 months after the H70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades versus the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony H70

 Fujifilm JX550 H70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Fujifilm JX550

 H70 Fujifilm JX550 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony H70

 Fujifilm JX550 H70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 provides 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) and the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the H70.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and H70.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm JX550 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Sony H70
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography info
Sony H70 Street photography info
56
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Sony H70
32
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography highlights
Sony H70 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average in class (113g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Sony H70
34
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging info
Sony H70 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony H70
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
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 speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $200 $199