Sony H55 vs Sony RX10
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Sony H55 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony H55 vs Sony RX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are available at Sony H55 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony RX10
H55 | RX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Sony H55
RX10 | H55 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | June 2010 | Newer by 45 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1290k | 230k | Sharper display (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony RX10
H55 | RX10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Sony H55 versus Sony RX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H55 and RX10 is 92 and 58 respectively.
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.
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Sony H55 vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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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 |