Sony H55 vs Sony W380

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony H55 vs Sony W380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H55 was introduced 6 months later than the W380 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the H55 matches up against the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are provided at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H55 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H55 vs Sony W380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the H55 compared to the W380.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and W380 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the H55 and W380.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.