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Sony H55 vs Sony W380

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony H55 vs Sony W380 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 W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Sony H55 vs Sony W380 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony W380

 H55 W380 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony H55

 W380 H55 

Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony W380

 H55 W380 
RevealedJune 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony H55 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony H55 vs Sony W380 size comparison

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

Sony H55 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony H55 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H55
Portrait photography with Sony W380
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H55 Street photography details
Sony W380 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H55 Sports photography features
Sony W380 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H55 Travel photography advice
Sony W380 Travel photography advice
67
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H55
Landscape photography with Sony W380
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
38
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H55 Vlogging features
Sony W380 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Sony H55 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony W380
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $235 $44