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Olympus E-420 vs Sony H55

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Olympus E-420 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus E-420 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Older Model is Olympus E-410
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
  • Introduced June 2010
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Olympus E-420 vs Sony H55 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-420 vs Sony H55, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and H55 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-420 was introduced 24 months before the H55 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-420 matches up versus the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Sony H55

 E-420 H55 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus E-420

 H55 E-420 
IntroducedJune 2010June 2008Fresher by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Sony H55

 E-420 H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus E-420 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-420 has got external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony H55 has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-420 compared to the H55.

Olympus E-420 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and H55 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-420 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-420 and H55.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-420 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony H55 will produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older E-420 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-420 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-420 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-420 Street photography highlights
Sony H55 Street photography highlights
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (426 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-420 Travel photography factors
Sony H55 Travel photography factors
52
lighter than competitors in class (426 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-420
Landscape photography with Sony H55
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
not so great battery (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus E-420 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-420 and Sony H55
 Olympus E-420Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-420 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2008-06-23 2010-06-16
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - 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 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 527 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $999 $235