Sony A7 vs Sony H55

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony A7 and Sony H55, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A7 (24MP) and H55 (14MP) and the A7 (Full frame) and H55 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The A7 was launched 3 years after the H55 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A7 grades vs the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A7 provides external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7 and Sony H55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A7 vs the H55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7 and H55 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 and H55.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A7 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer A7 provides an edge in sensor innovation.