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Sony H55 vs Sony W810

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony H55 vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Sony H55 vs Sony W810 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Sony H55 vs Sony W810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H55 was revealed 4 years earlier than the W810 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the H55 scores versus the W810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony W810

 H55 W810 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony H55

 W810 H55 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2010Newer by 43 months

Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony W810

 H55 W810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony H55 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony H55 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the H55 versus the W810.

Sony H55 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and W810 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sony H55 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the H55 and W810.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W810 to render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged H55 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony H55 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H55 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W810 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
decent MP (20MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H55 Street photography details
Sony W810 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H55 Sports photography information
Sony W810 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H55
Travel photography with Sony W810
67
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H55 Landscape photography information
Sony W810 Landscape photography information
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H55 Vlogging highlights
Sony W810 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
32
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Sony H55 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony W810
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-16 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 grams (0.44 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $235 $100