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Sony H55 vs Sony W710

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony H55 vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Sony H55 vs Sony W710 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sony H55 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H55 was revealed 3 years prior to the W710 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the H55 grades versus the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony W710

 H55 W710 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony H55

 W710 H55 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 31 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony W710

 H55 W710 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony H55 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony H55 has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the H55 against the W710.

Sony H55 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H55 and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sony H55 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the H55 and W710.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older H55 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony H55 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H55
Portrait photography with Sony W710
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H55 Street photography advice
Sony W710 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H55 Sports photography information
Sony W710 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H55
Landscape photography with Sony W710
42
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H55 Vlogging information
Sony W710 Vlogging information
28
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
34
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sony H55 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony W710
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 200 gr (0.44 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 pictures
Battery type - 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 shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $235 $90