Sony H55 vs Sony RX10 III

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sony H55 vs Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the H55 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The H55 was released 6 years earlier than the RX10 III which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the H55 matches up versus the RX10 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H55 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H55 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the H55 compared to the RX10 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and RX10 III is 92 and 53 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H55 and RX10 III.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The H55 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX10 III will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged H55 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.