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Sony A7R IV vs Sony H55

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony A7R IV vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R III
  • Replacement is Sony A7R V
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
Photography Glossary

Sony A7R IV vs Sony H55 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Sony A7R IV and Sony H55, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and H55 (14MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and H55 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7R IV was announced 9 years later than the H55 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A7R IV matches up against the H55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony H55

 A7R IV H55 
IntroducedJuly 2019June 2010Fresher by 111 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony A7R IV

 H55 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony H55

 A7R IV H55 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R IV comes with external dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Sony H55 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A7R IV versus the H55.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and H55 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R IV and H55.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A7R IV having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A7R IV will give greater detail with its extra 47MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher A7R IV will have an edge in sensor technology.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography advice
Sony H55 Portrait photography advice
88
focusing manually
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography information
Sony H55 Street photography information
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV Sports photography info
Sony H55 Sports photography info
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (670 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV Travel photography advice
Sony H55 Travel photography advice
74
great battery power (670 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
67
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography factors
Sony H55 Landscape photography factors
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
great battery power (670 per charge)
two card slots
42
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
28
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony H55
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-07-16 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 9504 x 6336 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 567 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,440 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 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 665 grams (1.47 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 3344 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Two Single
Launch price $3,498 $235