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Sony H55 vs Sony W350

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony H55 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sony H55
(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
Sony W350
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony W350

 H55 W350 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony H55

 W350 H55 

Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony W350

 H55 W350 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony H55 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the H55 and W350 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Sony H55 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
Sony W350 Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H55 Street photography factors
Sony W350 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H55
Sports photography with Sony W350
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H55 Travel photography features
Sony W350 Travel photography features
67
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H55 Vlogging factors
Sony W350 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Sony H55 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony W350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
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
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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