Sony H20 vs Sony H55

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony H20 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H20 was released 13 months prior to the H55 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the H20 grades against the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are available at Sony H20 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony H20 has got outside dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Sony H20 versus Sony H55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the H20 compared to the H55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H20 and H55 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H20 and H55.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H55 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older H20 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.