Sony H55 vs Sony W370

Lets look more closely at the Sony H55 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H55 was brought out 6 months after the W370 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the H55 grades against the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony H55 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H55 and Sony W370 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the H55 versus the W370.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H55 and W370.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos however you should consider the release date of the products into consideration.