Sony H55 vs Sony S980

Following is a in-depth overview of the Sony H55 and Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H55 was released 17 months after the S980 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the H55 scores vs the S980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H55 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony H55 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H55 and Sony S980 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the H55 against the S980.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H55 and S980 is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the H55 and S980.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony H55 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher H55 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.