Sony H55 vs Sony W320

Below is a in-depth review of the Sony H55 versus Sony W320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H55 was brought out 6 months later than the W320 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the H55 grades vs the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H55 offers 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 W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony H55 versus Sony W320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the H55 and the W320.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and W320 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H55 and W320.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account.