Olympus 7000 vs Sony H55

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 7000 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was launched 17 months earlier than the H55 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the 7000 grades vs the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7000 and Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7000 against the H55.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and H55.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H55 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.