Sony H55 vs Sony HX400V

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony H55 vs Sony HX400V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H55 was announced 4 years before the HX400V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the H55 scores vs the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are available at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony H55 enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the H55 versus the HX400V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and HX400V is 92 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the H55 and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX400V to deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged H55 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.