Sony H55 vs Sony S950
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Sony H55 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H55 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony S950
| H55 | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The 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).
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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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and S950 is 92 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Sony H55 vs Sony S950 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | Sony 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 |
