Sony H55 vs Sony WX5
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35 Features
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Sony H55 vs Sony WX5 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
- Released June 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released July 2010
Sony H55 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony H55 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe H55 was released at a similar time to the WX5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the H55 matches up against the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony H55 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony WX5
H55 | WX5 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony H55
WX5 | H55 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony WX5
H55 | WX5 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | July 2010 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Sony H55 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony H55 offers outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Sony H55 vs Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the H55 and the WX5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the H55 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Sony H55 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the H55 and WX5.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H55 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Sony H55 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 200g (0.44 lbs) | 146g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NP-BG1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $235 | $250 |