Sony H55 vs Sony HX99

Let's look closer at the Sony H55 vs Sony HX99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the H55 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The H55 was introduced 9 years prior to the HX99 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the H55 scores versus the HX99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are available at Sony H55 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony H55 offers exterior 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 HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Sony H55 vs Sony HX99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the H55 vs the HX99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H55 and HX99 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H55 and HX99.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The H55 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older H55 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.