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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony H55

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Introduced June 2010
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony H55 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony H55, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was unveiled 5 years after the H55 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades versus the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Sony H55

 Fujifilm XP90 H55 
IntroducedJanuary 2016June 2010More modern by 68 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Fujifilm XP90

 H55 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony H55

 Fujifilm XP90 H55 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP90 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony H55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 vs the H55.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP90 and H55.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm XP90 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP90 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP90
Portrait photography with Sony H55
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography details
Sony H55 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography advice
Sony H55 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP90
Travel photography with Sony H55
67
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low battery life (210 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H55 Landscape photography highlights
46
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (210 CIPA)
41
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
28
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Sony H55
 Fujifilm XP90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XP90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-15 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 210 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $235