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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H55

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 JZ100 vs Sony H55 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was unveiled 19 months after the H55 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores vs the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Sony H55

 Fujifilm JZ100 H55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 H55 Fujifilm JZ100 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony H55

 Fujifilm JZ100 H55 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ100 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony H55 has proportions 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 out the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony H55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the H55.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and H55.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm JZ100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography advice
Sony H55 Portrait photography advice
29
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography advice
Sony H55 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony H55
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
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 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 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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $190 $235