Sony H55 vs Sony WX350
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Sony H55 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
- Announced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
- Old Model is Sony WX300
- Renewed by Sony WX500
Sony H55 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Following is a extended assessment of the Sony H55 vs Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe H55 was launched 4 years earlier than the WX350 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the H55 matches up against the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony H55 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony WX350
H55 | WX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony H55
WX350 | H55 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | June 2010 | More modern by 44 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony WX350
H55 | WX350 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Sony H55 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony H55 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Sony H55 vs Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the H55 against the WX350.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Sony H55 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the H55 and WX350.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged H55 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony H55 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H55 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 200g (0.44 lb) | 164g (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $235 | $270 |