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Sony H55 vs Sony H70

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Sony H55 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed June 2010
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony H55 vs Sony H70 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony H55 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H55 was released 6 months prior to the H70 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the H55 scores against the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony H70

 H55 H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony H55

 H70 H55 

Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony H70

 H55 H70 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sony H55 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony H55 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Sony H55 and Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the H55 versus the H70.

Sony H55 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H55 and H70 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Sony H55 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H55 and H70.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony H70 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Sony H55 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H55 Portrait photography information
Sony H70 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H55 Street photography features
Sony H70 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H55 Sports photography factors
Sony H70 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H55
Travel photography with Sony H70
67
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H55 Landscape photography info
Sony H70 Landscape photography info
42
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H55 Vlogging features
Sony H70 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
29
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Sony H55 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony H70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $235 $199