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Nikon L20 vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Nikon L20 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
  • Released June 2010
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Nikon L20 vs Sony H55 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L20 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L20 was manufactured 16 months before the H55 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the L20 grades vs the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Sony H55

 L20 H55 

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon L20

 H55 L20 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2009Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Sony H55

 L20 H55 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L20 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L20 has external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L20 versus Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the L20 vs the H55.

Nikon L20 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L20 and H55.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony H55 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older L20 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L20 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 Street photography advice
Sony H55 Street photography advice
54
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography features
Sony H55 Travel photography features
55
lighter than others in class (135g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography information
Sony H55 Landscape photography information
27
good sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
24
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
28
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Nikon L20 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Sony H55
 Nikon Coolpix L20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $120 $235