Canon S100 vs Sony H55

Its time to look more closely at the Canon S100 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and H55 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S100 was unveiled 19 months after the H55 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S100 scores vs the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 offers external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S100 and the H55.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and H55 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and H55.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S100 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony H55 will give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.