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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H55

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H55 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX210 IS and Sony H55, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was brought out very close to the H55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony H55

 SX210 IS H55 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon SX210 IS

 H55 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony H55

 SX210 IS H55 
ReleasedJune 2010June 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has got physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX210 IS and Sony H55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS and the H55.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H55 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and H55 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and H55.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony H55 Portrait photography advice
37
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography factors
Sony H55 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography information
Sony H55 Sports photography information
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography advice
Sony H55 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors in class (220 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony H55 Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging factors
Sony H55 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
28
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Sony H55
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220g (0.49 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NB-5L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $226 $235