Fujifilm X30 vs Sony H55
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73 Overall
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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
- Introduced August 2014
- Superseded the Fujifilm X20
(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
Fujifilm X30 vs Sony H55 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X30 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and H55 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm X30 was announced 4 years later than the H55 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm X30 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Sony H55
Fujifilm X30 | H55 | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | June 2010 | More recent by 52 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Fujifilm X30
H55 | Fujifilm X30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Sony H55
Fujifilm X30 | H55 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm X30 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 has got outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X30 and Sony H55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the H55.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and H55 is 80 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm X30 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and H55.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony H55 will offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Fujifilm X30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm X30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-08-26 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 423g (0.93 lbs) | 200g (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 470 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-95 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $499 | $235 |