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Sony H55 vs Sony WX500

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Sony H55 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Older Model is Sony WX350
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Sony H55 vs Sony WX500 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Sony H55 versus Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H55 was brought out 5 years prior to the WX500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the H55 scores vs the WX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony WX500

 H55 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony H55

 WX500 H55 
RevealedApril 2015June 2010Fresher by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony WX500

 H55 WX500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony H55 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony H55 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Sony H55 versus Sony WX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the H55 against the WX500.

Sony H55 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the H55 and WX500 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sony H55 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the H55 and WX500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older H55 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony H55 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H55 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX500 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H55 Street photography information
Sony WX500 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (236 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H55 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX500 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H55
Travel photography with Sony WX500
67
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
good battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (236 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
49
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery life (360 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H55 Vlogging info
Sony WX500 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
35
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (236g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Sony H55 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony WX500
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz Bionz X
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 grams (0.44 pounds) 236 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 360 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $235 $348