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Olympus 1s vs Sony H55

Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49
Olympus Stylus 1s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus 1s vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus 1
Sony H55
(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
  • Announced June 2010
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Olympus 1s vs Sony H55 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus 1s versus Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly similar but the 1s (1/1.7") and H55 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1s was manufactured 4 years later than the H55 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the 1s grades versus the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Sony H55

 1s H55 
AnnouncedApril 2015June 2010More recent by 59 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus 1s

 H55 1s 

Common features in the Olympus 1s and Sony H55

 1s H55 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus 1s vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 1s has external dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1s versus Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1s versus the H55.

Olympus 1s vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and H55 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 1s vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1s vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1s and H55.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1s featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony H55 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern 1s is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 1s vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1s vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1s vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1s Portrait photography features
Sony H55 Portrait photography features
46
manual focus
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1s Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
71
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1s Sports photography info
Sony H55 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1s Travel photography advice
Sony H55 Travel photography advice
64
better than average battery life (450 shots)
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1s Landscape photography information
Sony H55 Landscape photography information
53
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
42
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1s as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
28
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Olympus 1s vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1s and Sony H55
 Olympus Stylus 1sSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 1s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-04-13 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 gr (0.89 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $699 $235