Fujifilm X30 vs Sony H55

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.