Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H55
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H55 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony H55
SX210 IS | H55 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon SX210 IS
H55 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony H55
SX210 IS | H55 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H55 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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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 |