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Nikon D850 vs Sony H55

Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
87
Overall
81
Nikon D850 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Nikon D850 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Older Model is Nikon D810
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
  • Released June 2010
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Nikon D850 vs Sony H55 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon D850 and Sony H55, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and H55 (14MP) and the D850 (Full frame) and H55 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The D850 was announced 7 years later than the H55 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon D850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D850 matches up vs the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Sony H55

 D850 H55 
ReleasedAugust 2017June 2010Fresher by 88 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k230kCrisper screen (+2129k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon D850

 H55 D850 

Common features in the Nikon D850 and Sony H55

 D850 H55 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon D850 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon D850 features physical dimensions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has specifications 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 D850 and Sony H55 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D850 compared to the H55.

Nikon D850 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D850 and H55 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Nikon D850 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D850 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D850 and H55.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D850 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D850 will give extra detail with its extra 32MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger D850 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D850 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Nikon D850 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D850 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D850 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H55 Portrait photography highlights
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D850 Street photography features
Sony H55 Street photography features
66
screen tilts
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (1,015g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D850 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is amazing (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (1,840 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D850 Travel photography features
Sony H55 Travel photography features
65
better than average battery power (1,840 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors (1,015g)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D850 Landscape photography features
Sony H55 Landscape photography features
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is amazing (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (1,840 shots)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D850 Vlogging info
Sony H55 Vlogging info
30
touch screen
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (1,015g)
28
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon D850 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D850 and Sony H55
 Nikon D850Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D850 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-08-24 2010-06-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 153 9
Cross type focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,359 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2660 not tested
Other
Battery life 1840 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15a NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Retail price $2,997 $235