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Sony A7c vs Sony H55

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony A7c vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Revealed September 2020
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 A7c vs Sony H55 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Sony A7c vs Sony H55, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and H55 (14MP) and the A7c (Full frame) and H55 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The A7c was brought out 10 years after the H55 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A7c grades against the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony H55

 A7c H55 
IntroducedSeptember 2020June 2010Newer by 125 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony A7c

 H55 A7c 

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony H55

 A7c H55 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Sony A7c vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A7c provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) while 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A7c vs the H55.

Sony A7c vs Sony H55 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A7c and H55 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Sony A7c vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7c and H55.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7c because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A7c will give you extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern A7c should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony A7c vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7c Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
78
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7c Street photography features
Sony H55 Street photography features
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7c Sports photography info
Sony H55 Sports photography info
88
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (740 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7c
Travel photography with Sony H55
86
good battery (740 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
67
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7c Landscape photography factors
Sony H55 Landscape photography factors
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good battery (740 per charge)
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c Vlogging features
Sony H55 Vlogging features
86
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
28
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Sony A7c vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony H55
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-09-14 2010-06-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 122 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 509g (1.12 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 740 pictures -
Form of battery 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $1,800 $235