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Sony H55 vs Sony S930

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony H55 vs Sony S930 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 S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony H55 vs Sony S930 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Sony H55 vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H55 was announced 18 months after the S930 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the H55 grades versus the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony S930

 H55 S930 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony H55

 S930 H55 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony S930

 H55 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony H55 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony H55 has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Sony H55 vs Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the H55 vs the S930.

Sony H55 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H55 and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sony H55 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the H55 and S930.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H55 to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern H55 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony H55 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H55
Sports photography with Sony S930
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H55 Travel photography factors
Sony S930 Travel photography factors
67
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H55 Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
42
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H55 Vlogging information
Sony S930 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Sony H55 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony S930
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.4"
Display resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BG1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $235 $219