Sony H55 vs Sony HX200V

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sony H55 versus Sony HX200V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H55 was introduced 23 months earlier than the HX200V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the H55 matches up against the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H55 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H55 has got exterior 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 HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the H55 against the HX200V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and HX200V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H55 and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX200V to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged H55 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.