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Sony A7R III vs Sony H55

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony A7R III vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released October 2017
  • Superseded the Sony A7R II
  • New Model is Sony A7R IV
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
  • Introduced June 2010
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Sony A7R III vs Sony H55 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Sony A7R III versus Sony H55, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and H55 (14MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and H55 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The A7R III was revealed 7 years after the H55 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A7R III matches up against the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony H55

 A7R III H55 
IntroducedOctober 2017June 2010More modern by 90 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony A7R III

 H55 A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony H55

 A7R III H55 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony A7R III vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R III enjoys outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A7R III versus Sony H55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A7R III vs the H55.

Sony A7R III vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R III and H55 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R III and H55.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7R III having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7R III will give extra detail because of its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer A7R III should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A7R III vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R III Portrait photography features
Sony H55 Portrait photography features
86
manual focus
megapixel count high (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III Sports photography advice
Sony H55 Sports photography advice
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (650 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R III Travel photography info
Sony H55 Travel photography info
74
good battery (650 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count high (42MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7R III
Landscape photography with Sony H55
87
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (650 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
42
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7R III
Vlogging with Sony H55
37
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
28
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Sony A7R III vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony H55
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-10-25 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7952 x 5304 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,440 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 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 no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash modes Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 657 gr (1.45 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 3523 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $2,800 $235