Nikon S100 vs Sony H55
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Nikon S100 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Released August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
Nikon S100 vs Sony H55 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S100 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S100 was launched 15 months later than the H55 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S100 grades vs the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S100 vs Sony H55 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S100 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Sony H55
S100 | H55 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | June 2010 | More recent by 15 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 820k | 230k | Sharper display (+590k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon S100
H55 | S100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S100 and Sony H55
S100 | H55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon S100 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 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).
Examine the Nikon S100 vs Sony H55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S100 against the H55.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S100 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and H55.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S100 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher S100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S100 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-08-24 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | Bionz |
Sensor type | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 820 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Organic LED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | 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 | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 150 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $240 | $235 |