Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H55
95 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
- Introduced June 2010

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H55 Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm T500 versus Sony H55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 2 years after the H55 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the H55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony H55
Fujifilm T500 | H55 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Fujifilm T500
H55 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony H55
Fujifilm T500 | H55 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm T500 versus Sony H55 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the H55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and H55.
As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm T500 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $0 | $235 |