Sony H55 vs Sony HX100V

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony H55 and Sony HX100V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H55 was revealed 16 months earlier than the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the H55 matches up vs the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are available at Sony H55 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H55 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the H55 and the HX100V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H55 and HX100V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the H55 and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX100V to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older H55 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.