Sony NEX-7 vs Sony H55

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sony NEX-7 and Sony H55, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the NEX-7 (24MP) and H55 (14MP) and the NEX-7 (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-7 was introduced 19 months after the H55 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NEX-7 grades against the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-7 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-7 provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-7 vs the H55.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-7 and H55 is 84 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-7 and H55.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-7 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will produce greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern NEX-7 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.