Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony H55

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and H55 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed 19 months later than the H55 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades against the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony H55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus the H55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and H55.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm Z1000EXR will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.