Sony H55 vs Sony W220
92 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
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Sony H55 vs Sony W220 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
- Announced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
Sony H55 vs Sony W220 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Sony H55 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe H55 was revealed 18 months later than the W220 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the H55 matches up vs the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony H55 vs Sony W220 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are provided at Sony H55 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony W220
H55 | W220 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony H55
W220 | H55 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus |
Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony W220
H55 | W220 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Sony H55 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony H55 features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Sony H55 versus Sony W220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the H55 against the W220.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the H55 and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Sony H55 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H55 and W220.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony H55 to provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher H55 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony H55 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 200g (0.44 lbs) | 147g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-BG1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $235 | $160 |