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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H55

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP60
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 XP50 vs Sony H55 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony H55, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was brought out 19 months after the H55 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores versus the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Sony H55

 Fujifilm XP50 H55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Fujifilm XP50

 H55 Fujifilm XP50 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony H55

 Fujifilm XP50 H55 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the H55.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and H55 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and H55.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm XP50 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography features
Sony H55 Portrait photography features
29
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography factors
Sony H55 Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
38
built in 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

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP50
Travel photography with Sony H55
64
weather sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging features
Sony H55 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
28
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Sony H55
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
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
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 175 grams (0.39 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 life 220 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $180 $235