Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H55
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Released February 2009
(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
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The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 16 months before the H55 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony H55
| Fujifilm Z30 | H55 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Fujifilm Z30
| H55 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony H55
| Fujifilm Z30 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 provides physical measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony H55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the H55.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and H55.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony H55 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H55 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-02-17 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 3 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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-45 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $150 | $235 |