Nikon P7100 vs Sony H55

Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon P7100 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and H55 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7100 was manufactured 21 months later than the H55 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P7100 matches up vs the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7100 has got physical measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7100 versus Sony H55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the P7100 compared to the H55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and H55 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P7100 and H55.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P7100 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony H55 will render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher P7100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.