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Sony H55 vs Sony S950

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony H55 vs Sony S950 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
  • Introduced June 2010
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Sony H55 vs Sony S950 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Sony H55 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H55 was launched 17 months later than the S950 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the H55 matches up vs the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony S950

 H55 S950 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony H55

 S950 H55 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony S950

 H55 S950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Sony H55 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony H55 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Sony H55 versus Sony S950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the H55 compared to the S950.

Sony H55 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and S950 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sony H55 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the H55 and S950.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony H55 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern H55 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony H55 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H55 Street photography advice
Sony S950 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H55 Sports photography features
Sony S950 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
67
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H55 Landscape photography details
Sony S950 Landscape photography details
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H55 Vlogging features
Sony S950 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
9
no video recording
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Sony H55 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony S950
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200g (0.44 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $235 $130