Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H55
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H55 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe XZ-10 was manufactured 2 years later than the H55 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the XZ-10 grades vs the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony H55
XZ-10 | H55 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | June 2010 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus XZ-10
H55 | XZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony H55
XZ-10 | H55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony H55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the H55.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and H55.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H55 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent XZ-10 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-30 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221 grams (0.49 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 240 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 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 cost | $428 | $235 |