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Sony H55 vs Sony H90

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Sony H55 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed June 2010
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Sony H55 vs Sony H90 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sony H55 versus Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H55 was announced 20 months earlier than the H90 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the H55 grades against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony H90

 H55 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony H55

 H90 H55 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012June 2010More modern by 20 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony H90

 H55 H90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony H55 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sony H55 comes with physical 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) while the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the H55 and the H90.

Sony H55 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the H55 and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sony H55 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H55 and H90.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H90 to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged H55 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony H55 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H55
Portrait photography with Sony H90
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H55 Street photography advice
Sony H90 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
67
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H55
Vlogging with Sony H90
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Sony H55 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony H90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200g (0.44 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 290 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
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 Single Single
Launch pricing $235 $230