Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H55
92 Imaging
35 Features
46 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Released July 2011
(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

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H55 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR100 was announced 14 months after the H55 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony H55
EX-ZR100 | H55 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Casio EX-ZR100
H55 | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony H55
EX-ZR100 | H55 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst 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).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H55 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the H55.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and H55.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony H55 to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR100 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 40.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $300 | $235 |