Nikon S3500 vs Sony H55

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S3500 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and H55 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was released 2 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the S3500 matches up versus the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3500 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S3500 compared to the H55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and H55.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher S3500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.