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Sony H55 vs Sony S2100

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony H55 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S2100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony H55 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H55 was introduced 6 months after the S2100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the H55 grades vs the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony S2100

 H55 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony H55

 S2100 H55 

Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony S2100

 H55 S2100 
RevealedJune 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony H55 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. 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) while the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the H55 vs the S2100.

Sony H55 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H55 and S2100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Sony H55 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the H55 and S2100.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony H55 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Sony H55 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H55 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2100 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H55
Street photography with Sony S2100
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H55 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2100 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H55 Travel photography details
Sony S2100 Travel photography details
67
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H55 Landscape photography features
Sony S2100 Landscape photography features
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
27
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Sony H55 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony S2100
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.44 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
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 Overall 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
Price at release $235 $0