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Sony H55 vs Sony W610

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony H55 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony H55 vs Sony W610 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony H55 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H55 was brought out 19 months before the W610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the H55 matches up vs the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony W610

 H55 W610 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony H55

 W610 H55 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony W610

 H55 W610 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sony H55 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sony H55 features physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Sony H55 vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the H55 compared to the W610.

Sony H55 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Sony H55 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the H55 and W610.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older H55 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony H55 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H55 Street photography features
Sony W610 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H55
Sports photography with Sony W610
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H55 Travel photography details
Sony W610 Travel photography details
67
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H55 Landscape photography factors
Sony W610 Landscape photography factors
42
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H55 Vlogging information
Sony W610 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Sony H55 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony W610
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200g (0.44 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $235 $200