Sony H55 vs Sony RX100 VI

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony H55 and Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the H55 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The H55 was introduced 9 years prior to the RX100 VI which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the H55 grades versus the RX100 VI in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H55 has physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Sony H55 and Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the H55 against the RX100 VI.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and RX100 VI is 92 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the H55 and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The H55 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged H55 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.