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Nikon S6300 vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Nikon S6300 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S6300 vs Sony H55 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon S6300 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was announced 20 months later than the H55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the S6300 matches up against the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Sony H55

 S6300 H55 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012June 2010More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon S6300

 H55 S6300 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Sony H55

 S6300 H55 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S6300 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6300 has got external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S6300 and the H55.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and H55.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S6300 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher S6300 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography features
Sony H55 Portrait photography features
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography info
Sony H55 Travel photography info
68
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography features
Sony H55 Landscape photography features
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6300
Vlogging with Sony H55
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
28
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Sony H55
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 230 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $235