Sony H55 vs Sony WX30

Lets look more in depth at the Sony H55 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H55 was introduced 13 months prior to the WX30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the H55 matches up versus the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are available at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony H55 offers physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Sony H55 versus Sony WX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the H55 vs the WX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H55 and WX30.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX30 to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older H55 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.