Sony H55 vs Sony W800

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony H55 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H55 was introduced 4 years before the W800 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the H55 matches up vs the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are available at Sony H55 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony H55 features 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 W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the H55 vs the W800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the H55 and W800 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the H55 and W800.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W800 to give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged H55 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.