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Sony H55 vs Sony S2000

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony H55 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony H55 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Sony H55 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H55 was launched 6 months after the S2000 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the H55 matches up versus the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony S2000

 H55 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony H55

 S2000 H55 

Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony S2000

 H55 S2000 
RevealedJune 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Sony H55 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony H55 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Sony H55 versus Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the H55 compared to the S2000.

Sony H55 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Sony H55 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H55 and S2000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H55 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Sony H55 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H55
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H55 Street photography info
Sony S2000 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H55 Sports photography details
Sony S2000 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H55 Travel photography features
Sony S2000 Travel photography features
67
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H55
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
decent sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H55
Vlogging with Sony S2000
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Sony H55 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony S2000
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-BG1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $235 $225