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Sony H55 vs Sony W650

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony H55 vs Sony W650 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony H55 vs Sony W650 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony H55 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H55 was launched 19 months prior to the W650 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the H55 grades against the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony W650

 H55 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony H55

 W650 H55 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony W650

 H55 W650 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Sony H55 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H55 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Sony H55 and Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the H55 vs the W650.

Sony H55 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sony H55 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the H55 and W650.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W650 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged H55 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony H55 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H55 Portrait photography advice
Sony W650 Portrait photography advice
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H55 Sports photography highlights
Sony W650 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H55 Travel photography factors
Sony W650 Travel photography factors
67
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H55
Landscape photography with Sony W650
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H55 Vlogging factors
Sony W650 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Sony H55 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony W650
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200g (0.44 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 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 1 1
Cost at release $235 $140