Sony H55 vs Sony WX1

Its time to look more closely at the Sony H55 and Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the H55 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The H55 was launched 11 months after the WX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the H55 grades vs the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony H55 provides outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the H55 and the WX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and WX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the H55 and WX1.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The H55 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony H55 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger H55 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.