Sony H55 vs Sony W230
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37 Features
28 Overall
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34 Features
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Sony H55 vs Sony W230 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
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released February 2009
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Below is a comprehensive review of the Sony H55 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe H55 was introduced 17 months later than the W230 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the H55 grades against the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony W230
| H55 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony H55
| W230 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony W230
| H55 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Sony H55 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony H55 has got external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the H55 versus the W230.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Sony H55 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H55 and W230.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H55 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent H55 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony H55 vs Sony W230 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.80 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 200 grams (0.44 lb) | 156 grams (0.34 lb) |
| Physical 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 All around 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 | ||
| Storage type | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $235 | $180 |