Sony A580 vs Sony H55

Lets look much closer at the Sony A580 versus Sony H55, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A580 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly similar but the A580 (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The A580 was unveiled 12 months later than the H55 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the A580 matches up vs the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A580 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A580 comes with outside measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Sony A580 versus Sony H55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the A580 compared to the H55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A580 and H55 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A580 and H55.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A580 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A580 will deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher A580 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.