Sony H55 vs Sony RX1R II

Its time to look more closely at the Sony H55 and Sony RX1R II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the H55 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The H55 was announced 6 years prior to the RX1R II and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the H55 scores against the RX1R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony H55 has outside measurements 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 RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Sony H55 and Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the H55 and the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H55 and RX1R II is 92 and 78 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H55 and RX1R II.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The H55 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R II will offer you greater detail with its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older H55 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.