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Sony H55 vs Sony TF1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony H55 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Released June 2010
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Sony H55 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Sony H55 versus Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H55 was announced 4 years prior to the TF1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the H55 scores vs the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony TF1

 H55 TF1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony H55

 TF1 H55 
RevealedJune 2013June 2010More modern by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony TF1

 H55 TF1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony H55 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony H55 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the H55 and the TF1.

Sony H55 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sony H55 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H55 and TF1.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TF1 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged H55 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony H55 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H55
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H55 Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
67
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
environment sealing
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H55 Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
40
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H55 Vlogging advice
Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Sony H55 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony TF1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-06-16 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200g (0.44 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 life - 240 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $235 $266