Sony H55 vs Sony W290

Here, we are looking at the Sony H55 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H55 was brought out 17 months later than the W290 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the H55 matches up against the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are provided at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony H55 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony H55 and Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the H55 versus the W290.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H55 and W290 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the H55 and W290.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H55 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher H55 will have a benefit in sensor tech.