Sony H55 vs Sony W810

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are available at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Sony H55 vs Sony W810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.