Sony H55 vs Sony HX7V

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony H55 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H55 was released 13 months before the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the H55 grades versus the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H55 has got external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Sony H55 vs Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the H55 against the HX7V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H55 and HX7V is 92 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the H55 and HX7V.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX7V to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older H55 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.