Sony H55 vs Sony HX30V

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony H55 versus Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H55 was launched 20 months prior to the HX30V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the H55 scores vs the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony H55 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Sony H55 versus Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the H55 vs the HX30V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the H55 and HX30V.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX30V to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older H55 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.