Sony H55 vs Sony W550

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony H55 versus Sony W550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H55 was unveiled 13 months before the W550 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the H55 matches up against the W550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are provided at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony H55 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Sony H55 versus Sony W550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the H55 compared to the W550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H55 and W550 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the H55 and W550.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged H55 will be behind in sensor innovation.