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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony H55

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2017
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
  • Released June 2010
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony H55 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony H55, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and H55 (14MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and H55 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was announced 6 years after the H55 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up vs the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Sony H55

 Fujifilm GFX 50S H55 
ReleasedJanuary 2017June 2010Newer by 81 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k230kCrisper display (+2130k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 H55 Fujifilm GFX 50S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony H55

 Fujifilm GFX 50S H55 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S enjoys physical dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S compared to the H55.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and H55 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and H55.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will offer more detail with its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography information
Sony H55 Portrait photography information
89
manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography highlights
Sony H55 Street photography highlights
72
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sports photography with Sony H55
69
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (400 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
includes touch focus
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
bad battery (400 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography details
Sony H55 Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
amazing sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (400 shots)
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Vlogging with Sony H55
33
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
28
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony H55
 Fujifilm GFX 50SSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-01-18 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X Processor Pro Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 117 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 12 -
Focal length multiplier 0.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740 gr (1.63 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-T125 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Launch cost $5,499 $235