Sony H55 vs Sony HX5

Here is a extended overview of the Sony H55 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the H55 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The H55 was manufactured around the same time to the HX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the H55 scores against the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H55 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony H55 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the H55 and the HX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the H55 and HX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The H55 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H55 will show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.