Sony H55 vs Sony WX150

On this page, we are comparing the Sony H55 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H55 was manufactured 20 months before the WX150 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the H55 scores versus the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are provided at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony H55 has got external measurements 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 WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the H55 vs the WX150.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the H55 and WX150 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H55 and WX150.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged H55 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.