Sony H55 vs Sony WX50

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony H55 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H55 was released 19 months prior to the WX50 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the H55 scores versus the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H55 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony H55 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the H55 versus the WX50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the H55 and WX50.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX50 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged H55 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.