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Nikon S100 vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Nikon S100 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(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
Sony H55
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Sony H55

 S100 H55 
AnnouncedAugust 2011June 2010More recent by 15 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution820k230kSharper display (+590k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon S100

 H55 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Sony H55

 S100 H55 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S100 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S100 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S100
Street photography with Sony H55
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography factors
Sony H55 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography info
Sony H55 Travel photography info
65
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (150 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography advice
Sony H55 Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
28
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S100 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Sony H55
 Nikon Coolpix S100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
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