Sony H55 vs Sony WX80

Here is a extended assessment of the Sony H55 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H55 was launched 3 years prior to the WX80 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the H55 grades versus the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H55 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony H55 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the H55 vs the WX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the H55 and WX80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the H55 and WX80.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX80 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older H55 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.