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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H55

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H55 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was launched 10 months before the H55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades vs the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Sony H55

 Fujifilm Z35 H55 

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Fujifilm Z35

 H55 Fujifilm Z35 
IntroducedJune 2010July 2009Newer by 10 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony H55

 Fujifilm Z35 H55 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 provides outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony H55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the H55.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and H55.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H55 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography information
Sony H55 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography information
Sony H55 Travel photography information
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
66
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography features
Sony H55 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z35
Vlogging with Sony H55
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Sony H55
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Mic 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 125 gr (0.28 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 ID NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $235