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Sony H55 vs Sony RX10

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Sony H55 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 II
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Sony H55 vs Sony RX10 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Sony H55 versus Sony RX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the H55 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The H55 was launched 4 years before the RX10 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the H55 matches up against the RX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony RX10

 H55 RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Sony H55

 RX10 H55 
LaunchedMarch 2014June 2010Newer by 45 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1290k230kSharper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony RX10

 H55 RX10 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sony H55 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony H55 features 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) whilst the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the H55 compared to the RX10.

Sony H55 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H55 and RX10 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Sony H55 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the H55 and RX10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The H55 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged H55 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony H55 vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H55 Street photography information
Sony RX10 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
72
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
weather proof
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Sports Comparison

Sony H55 Sports photography information
Sony RX10 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
weather proof
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H55 Travel photography advice
Sony RX10 Travel photography advice
67
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
weather proof
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H55 Landscape photography info
Sony RX10 Landscape photography info
42
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
63
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H55
Vlogging with Sony RX10
28
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Sony H55 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony RX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2014-03-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 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 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,290k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 10.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
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, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 grams (0.44 pounds) 813 grams (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 474
Other
Battery life - 420 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $235 $698