Sony H55 vs Sony HX90V
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55/Sony-H55-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX90V/Sony-HX90V-front.jpg)
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Sony H55 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(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
- Announced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2015
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Sony H55 vs Sony HX90V Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Sony H55 and Sony HX90V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The H55 was announced 5 years before the HX90V which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the H55 grades against the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Sony H55 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony HX90V
H55 | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony H55
HX90V | H55 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 58 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony HX90V
H55 | HX90V | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Sony H55 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H55 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Sony H55 and Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the H55 vs the HX90V.
![Sony H55 vs Sony HX90V size comparison Sony H55 vs Sony HX90V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX90V-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the H55 and HX90V is 92 and 91 respectively.
![Sony H55 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison Sony H55 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX90V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony H55 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H55 and HX90V.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX90V to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged H55 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
![Sony H55 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison Sony H55 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX90V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony H55 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony H55 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony H55 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX90V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sony H55 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz X |
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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 360 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $235 | $440 |