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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H55

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(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
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
  • Introduced June 2010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony H55

 EX-ZR100 H55 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010Newer by 14 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 H55 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony H55

 EX-ZR100 H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H55 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Sony H55 Portrait photography advice
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
Sony H55 Sports photography information
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography factors
Sony H55 Travel photography factors
64
lighter than average in class (204g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
Sony H55 Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging highlights
Sony H55 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (204g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony H55
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
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