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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Released June 2010
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H55 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H55, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 15 months after the H55 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up versus the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony H55

 Fujifilm XP30 H55 
ReleasedAugust 2011June 2010Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Fujifilm XP30

 H55 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony H55

 Fujifilm XP30 H55 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 features outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the H55.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and H55.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm XP30 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Sony H55
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography factors
Sony H55 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography advice
Sony H55 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography advice
Sony H55 Travel photography advice
65
weather sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography info
Sony H55 Landscape photography info
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging factors
Sony H55 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
28
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony H55
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2010-06-16
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $240 $235