Samsung SL820 vs Sony H55

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung SL820 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was announced 16 months prior to the H55 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SL820 matches up vs the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL820 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL820 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SL820 versus the H55.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL820 and H55.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony H55 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL820 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.