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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Old Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX240 HS
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
  • Announced June 2010
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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 14 months later than the H55 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX230 HS grades versus the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Sony H55

 SX230 HS H55 
AnnouncedJuly 2011June 2010More recent by 14 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon SX230 HS

 H55 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Sony H55

 SX230 HS H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS features exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS vs the H55.

Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and H55.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H55 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern SX230 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography info
Sony H55 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (223g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography factors
Sony H55 Sports photography factors
36
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography features
Sony H55 Travel photography features
61
lighter than competitors (223g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (210 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony H55 Landscape photography factors
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging highlights
Sony H55 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
28
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Sony H55
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 $235