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Sony H55 vs Sony WX30

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony H55 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Launched June 2010
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Sony H55 vs Sony WX30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony WX30

 H55 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony H55

 WX30 H55 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010More recent by 13 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony WX30

 H55 WX30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony H55 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony H55 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

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

Sony H55 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony H55 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H55
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H55 Street photography features
Sony WX30 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H55
Travel photography with Sony WX30
67
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (117g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H55 Landscape photography details
Sony WX30 Landscape photography details
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H55 Vlogging info
Sony WX30 Vlogging info
28
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Sony H55 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 grams (0.44 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $235 $259