Nikon S3300 vs Sony H55

Here is a complete review of the Nikon S3300 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was unveiled 20 months later than the H55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the S3300 scores vs the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Nikon S3300 and Sony H55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S3300 compared to the H55.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and H55.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3300 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger S3300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.