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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H55

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H55 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm S9900w versus Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was brought out 4 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up against the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Sony H55

 Fujifilm S9900w H55 
ReleasedJanuary 2015June 2010More recent by 56 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 H55 Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony H55

 Fujifilm S9900w H55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w compared to the H55.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and H55 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and H55.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S9900w to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9900w is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Portrait photography with Sony H55
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (670g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography advice
Sony H55 Sports photography advice
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography details
Sony H55 Travel photography details
61
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (670g)
28
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Sony H55
 Fujifilm S9900wSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm S9900w Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $719 $235