Sony H55 vs Sony W690

Here is a in depth comparison of the Sony H55 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H55 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the W690 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the H55 grades against the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are available at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony H55 features outside 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 W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the H55 vs the W690.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H55 and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the H55 and W690.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older H55 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.