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Sony G3 vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony G3 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
Photography Glossary

Sony G3 vs Sony H55 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony G3 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G3 was brought out 17 months prior to the H55 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G3 matches up against the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony H55

 G3 H55 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony G3

 H55 G3 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony H55

 G3 H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony G3 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony G3 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Sony G3 versus Sony H55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G3 against the H55.

Sony G3 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and H55.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H55 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony G3 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony G3
Portrait photography with Sony H55
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony G3
Street photography with Sony H55
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony G3
Sports photography with Sony H55
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography advice
Sony H55 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony G3
Landscape photography with Sony H55
36
manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging information
Sony H55 Vlogging information
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
28
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Sony G3 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony H55
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $235