Sony H55 vs Sony W310

Here, we are reviewing the Sony H55 and Sony W310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H55 was unveiled 6 months later than the W310 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the H55 grades against the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H55 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H55 enjoys 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 W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the H55 against the W310.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and W310 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the H55 and W310.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H55 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.