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Sony H55 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Sony H55 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Released June 2010
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX20V
  • Updated by Sony HX50V
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Sony H55 vs Sony HX30V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony HX30V

 H55 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony H55

 HX30V H55 
RevealedFebruary 2012June 2010More recent by 20 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony HX30V

 H55 HX30V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony H55 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony H55 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

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

Sony H55 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony H55 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H55 Portrait photography info
Sony HX30V Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H55 Street photography factors
Sony HX30V Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (254g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H55 Sports photography advice
Sony HX30V Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H55
Travel photography with Sony HX30V
67
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (254g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H55 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX30V Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H55 Vlogging advice
Sony HX30V Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (254g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Sony H55 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony HX30V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 gr (0.44 pounds) 254 gr (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 life - 320 photos
Battery style - 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 shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $235 $420