Sony H55 vs Sony WX5

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.