Sony H55 vs Sony RX100 III

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony H55 vs Sony RX100 III, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the H55 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The H55 was brought out 4 years prior to the RX100 III and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the H55 scores against the RX100 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony H55 has outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Sony H55 vs Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the H55 versus the RX100 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and RX100 III is 92 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the H55 and RX100 III.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The H55 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 III will deliver extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older H55 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.