Sony H55 vs Sony S930

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are available at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.