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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX55

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced April 2011
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and TX55 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was brought out 3 months prior to the TX55 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR matches up versus the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Sony TX55

 Fujifilm Z900EXR TX55 
Display dimension3.5"3.3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 TX55 Fujifilm Z900EXR 
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony TX55

 Fujifilm Z900EXR TX55 
IntroducedApril 2011July 2011Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony TX55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus the TX55.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and TX55.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z900EXR offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF simpler.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography features
Sony TX55 Portrait photography features
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
36
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Street photography with Sony TX55
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography details
Sony TX55 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (250 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Travel photography with Sony TX55
65
provides touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
great battery life (250 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery life (250 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging features
Sony TX55 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony TX55
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-04-05 2011-07-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
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/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 109 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $350