Sony H55 vs Sony W350
92 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Sony H55 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010
Sony H55 vs Sony W350 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Sony H55 vs Sony W350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe H55 was announced 6 months after the W350 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the H55 scores vs the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony H55 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony W350
H55 | W350 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony H55
W350 | H55 |
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Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony W350
H55 | W350 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Sony H55 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony H55 comes with 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) whilst the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Sony H55 vs Sony W350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the H55 versus the W350.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the H55 and W350 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Sony H55 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the H55 and W350.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration.
Sony H55 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H55 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 200g (0.44 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $235 | $200 |