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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H55

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H55 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony H55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 3 years after the H55 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades versus the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony H55

 Galaxy Camera 2 H55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2010Newer by 44 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 H55 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony H55

 Galaxy Camera 2 H55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has outer dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the H55.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and H55 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and H55.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Sony H55
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
Sony H55 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average in class (283g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
73
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Landscape photography with Sony H55
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Vlogging with Sony H55
37
pretty wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
lighter than average in class (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony H55
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-02 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283g (0.62 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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 400 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $235