Nikon A1000 vs Sony H55

Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon A1000 versus Sony H55, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was unveiled 8 years after the H55 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A1000 grades vs the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are available at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 enjoys outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1000 and the H55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and H55 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and H55.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon A1000 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern A1000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.