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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H55

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X30
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
  • Announced June 2010
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H55 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and H55 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 2 years after the H55 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up vs the H55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Sony H55

 Fujifilm X20 H55 
AnnouncedApril 2013June 2010More modern by 35 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Fujifilm X20

 H55 Fujifilm X20 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Sony H55

 Fujifilm X20 H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 has got external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the H55.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and H55 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and H55.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony H55 will render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography advice
Sony H55 Portrait photography advice
47
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000s)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (353g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography info
Sony H55 Sports photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (270 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Sony H55
61
good battery pack (270 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (353g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Sony H55
55
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging features
Sony H55 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (353 grams)
28
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Sony H55
 Fujifilm X20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-29 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lbs) 200 gr (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 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 270 shots -
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $235