Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H55
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
Photography Glossary Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H55 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony H55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SZ-10 was manufactured 8 months after the H55 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony H55
| SZ-10 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2011 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 8 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus SZ-10
| H55 | SZ-10 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony H55
| SZ-10 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 has outside measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony H55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-10 and the H55.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and H55 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and H55.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SZ-10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H55 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-02-08 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.10 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 215g (0.47 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 220 images | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $300 | $235 |