Sony H55 vs Sony T900

Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony H55 vs Sony T900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H55 was brought out 17 months later than the T900 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the H55 matches up against the T900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony H55 enjoys 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) and the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Sony H55 vs Sony T900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the H55 compared to the T900.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the H55 and T900 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the H55 and T900.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H55 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent H55 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.