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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H55

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X20
Sony H55
(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
  • Released June 2010
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H55 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and H55 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was unveiled 2 years later than the H55 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up versus the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Sony H55

 Fujifilm X10 H55 
ReleasedJuly 2012June 2010Fresher by 26 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Fujifilm X10

 H55 Fujifilm X10 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Sony H55

 Fujifilm X10 H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the H55.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and H55 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and H55.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony H55 will give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X10 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography information
Sony H55 Portrait photography information
49
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than others in class (350 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography info
Sony H55 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography factors
Sony H55 Travel photography factors
60
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (350g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H55 Landscape photography highlights
55
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (270 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
missing Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (350 grams)
28
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Sony H55
 Fujifilm X10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-07-11 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
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 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $600 $235