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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H55

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony H55

 XZ-10 H55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 32 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus XZ-10

 H55 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony H55

 XZ-10 H55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H55 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography information
Sony H55 Portrait photography information
45
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography highlights
Sony H55 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (221 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography info
Sony H55 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
Travel photography with Sony H55
60
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (221 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
67
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography info
Sony H55 Landscape photography info
53
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging information
Sony H55 Vlogging information
35
decently wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (221 grams)
28
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Sony H55
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
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